SUD Assessment and Evaluation Clinician

Job Summary

This position provides Substance Use Disorder Evaluations for Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS) clients, and makes recommendations for any required substance abuse treatment, referrals for care, and identifies the level of care needed. This position is co-located, meaning work will be performed onsite at two physical locations: Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS), 1200 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80204, as well as the ARTS Parkside Clinic, 1620 Gaylord Street, Denver, Colorado 80206.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Substance Use Disorder assessments, recommend appropriate interventions, consult with DDHS Case Workers, and enter data into the ICM system.
• Communicate among ARTS, Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS), and Signal (a Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations) with professionalism and expertise, maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
• Attend ARTS team/staff meetings, trainings, and other events as directed by supervisor.
• Possess, maintain, and utilize strong knowledge of diagnostic impressions, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), as well as American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria.
• Work closely with DDHS as part of an intervention team serving individuals involved with the social services, family court, and/or criminal justice systems.
• Provide SUD training and consultation for DDHS staff and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide referrals to patients for necessary, appropriate resources.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite with split time between offices in Denver, Colorado.