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Clinic Team Lead ARTS Westside Center for Change

Position Number: 6424335
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Clinic Team Lead – ARTS Westside Center for Change - 37423 University Staff

Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Psychiatry | Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) | Adult Outpatient Program (AOP)

Job Title: Clinic Team Lead – ARTS Westside Center for Change

Position: #00218093 – Requisition: #37423

Job Summary:

The Clinic Team Lead is responsible for various aspects of patient treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at the clinic as well as perform direct service provision such as individual and group therapy, treatment planning and abstinence monitoring as necessary. This position will serve as the Clinic Manager's designee when the Clinic Manager is absent or unavailable. The Clinic Team Lead will coordinate and participate in meetings with clinic team members and ARTS staff, as well as representatives from community agencies, hospitals/medical facilities, drug courts, human service departments, criminal justice programs and/or other referral sources. This position will require constantly analyzing developments and situations both inside and outside of the clinic to make strategic recommendations to the Clinic Manager, Program Directors, and/or the AOP Director. The Clinic Team Lead will provide professional, clinical, and/or administrative support for the clinic as needed, or perform other duties as directed by the Clinic Manager. This position will provide services or supervision to off-site activities such as problem-solving courts and the Medication Mobile Unit.

The Clinic Team Lead will support the clinic's efforts around quality assurance and standards compliance for its operations, including but not limited to licensures, certifications, patient treatment services, and other administrative requirements. This position will help plan and implement various professional development and training activities for clinic staff and assist in tracking and reporting staff compliance and completion of required trainings in all facets of work.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, plan, maintain, and report on all aspects of patient referral programs with partner agencies and criminal justice and/or social services programs.
Provide clinical supervision to other staff, and to employees who are working towards clinical licensure/certification.
Establish expectations and provide employee performance feedback on an ongoing basis through formal and informal meetings and the annual performance reviews.
Ensure staff are meeting all training, certification, and licensure requirements.
Perform as the Clinic Manager's designee by exercising signatory and supervisory authority during times when the Clinic Manager is absent, to serve the interests of the clinic and patients.
Oversee staff schedules at WCC.
Collect, manage, and report AOP census information, PHI, clinic performance, and other data pertaining to daily activities at AOP.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Arvada, CO.

Why Join Us:

This position at the University of Colorado/ Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) provides a unique opportunity for individuals to use their specialized knowledge and experience to provide care, assistance and support of individuals currently living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The individual in this position will have a direct influence on helping SUD patients to set themselves on a path to recovery and make healthy lifestyle choices. In addition, by joining ARTS, employees will be actively engaged in a supportive, professional, and nurturing environment where individuals with various backgrounds and experiences converge and collaborate to provide an evidence-based, multi-faceted approach to provide the best treatment and care to every patient who comes into treatment and care at ARTS clinics.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of professional experience providing mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse treatment to clients.
Possess a valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SW-C), Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate (LAC-C), or Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. Additionally, an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Previous professional experience in managing or providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs and/or interventions to patients with substance use disorder.
Previous professional experience in overseeing criminal justice programs, such as city/county probation programs, and problem-solving courts.
Previous professional experience providing behavioral health services to clients who are involved with probation, and/or parole.
Experience using an Electronic Health Record system.
Experience providing clinical supervision to clinicians/counselors.

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 and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Ability to engage clients with substance use issues or have criminal justice involvement.
Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to be nonjudgmental and respectful of other beliefs, values, and culture.
Ability to exercise discretion (e.g. patient confidentiality).
Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced office environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Expertise on effective interventions with the criminal justice population.
Proficient with therapeutic confrontation and structures.

Conditions of Employment:

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver's License or obtain one within 30 days of hire date.
Must possess and maintain current and valid registration in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) throughout employment in this position.
Must agree to successfully complete fingerprinting, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check.

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: Shingo Ishida, shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 15^th, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $76,517 – $97,329.

The above salary range (or 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Location: United States Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20280 - SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP/G

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 30, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Shingo Ishida Posting Contact Email: shingo.ishida@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00218093