Part-time to Full-Time Assistant Clinician (0.50 FTE – 1.0 FTE)

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado l Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for an Assistant Clinician position at the Haven Mother’s House. This part/full-time University Staff (non-classified) position has various shifts available. 

This position acts as an assistant to clinical staff at Reflections for Women, an up to 90-day residential treatment program for women, pregnant women, and women with infant children with severe substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.  Reflections for Women is a Medicaid and Special Connections provider.  Women may reside with children who are up to 15 months of age in treatment. This position assists in monitoring the milieu and assisting in providing supportive services to clients such as attending community meetings and events with clients, assisting in picking up medications, monitoring client medications, participating in client staffing’s, and assuring the safety of the facility.  One will assist clients in learning behavior modification techniques and is an integral part of the team to assist clients through their recovery process.  This position provides monitoring services such as urinalysis screens, facility searches and performs basic administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe, monitor, and intervene in drug/alcohol treatment through acting as a support staff to the Substance/Behavioral Health Clinician. 
• Assure client compliance with program structure.
• Monitor and assist mothers with basic infant care routines and safe sleep practices.
• Filing and auditing charts, uploading client information into the electronic health record. 
• Assist counselors with cognitive/behavioral approaches and assignments. 
• Support, monitor and document urine screens and monitor and document client medications.
• Perform routine inspections of residential premises both inside and out as well as conduct facility head counts, fire drills, property inventories, and room and client bed checks. 
• Transport clients off site as needed, attend staff meetings and individual and/or group supervision, and training. 
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Why Join Us:

Reflections for Women provides individualized services to help women become safe, sober, and successful. The Reflections for Women staff are a dedicated team who support one another to coordinate client care. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a Certified Addiction Counselor I (now known as a CAT) certification or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, counseling psychology or a related field.
• Experience working in a substance use disorder treatment program with adult female clients.
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must agree to fingerprinting and a criminal background check. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UCD Addiction Research and Treatment Services Department Policies.
• In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), ARTS cannot employ individuals who may have contact with residents who have (1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other Institution (as defined in 42 U.S. C. § 1997); (2) been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or (3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (1-3) of this section.  Material omissions regarding such misconduct, or the provision of materially false information, shall be grounds for termination.
• Must be able to provide a copy of your diploma, transcripts, or certificates at the time of hire.

Because this position requires direct observation of females submitting specimens for urinalysis and nightly bed checks of female clients, being female has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification and only females will be considered for the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Daniele Wolff at [email protected] .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position at full-time 1.0 FTE has been established as $39,720 - $46,075. 

Salary for part-time appointments will be prorated based on FTE.

•Second shift differential – Additional differential of .075 (7.5%) times annualized hourly rate. Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

•Third shift differential – Additional differential of .14 (14%) times annualized hourly rate. Shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

•Weekend shift differential – Additional differential of .20 (20%) times annualized hourly rate. Shall be paid for all hours worked when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a weekend shift that starts at 4 p.m. Friday evening through 6 a.m. Monday.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .