Resilience Care Navigator & Peer Specialist

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Resilience Care Navigator and Peer Support Specialist to join the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience. This role is based in Colorado Springs, a city known for its natural beauty and growing tech scene. The position involves leading a trauma-informed intake and care-planning process for survivors of psychological trauma, including veterans, first responders, and family members. The specialist will conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and provide ongoing care navigation. Additionally, this role will support the Director of Healing and Community Programs by assisting in and conducting Peer Support Training, providing clinical support consulting to peer supporters, and educating the community on resilience and mental health. The position also entails outreach to organizations for potential contracts related to peer support and training services.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Counseling, or other behavioral health fields is required.
Licensed or license eligible in Colorado as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Experience in using technology- based programs including Microsoft Suite, tele-video conferencing, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is required.
Must have experience with care coordination or case management.
Experience developing and providing training on psychological topics is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a clinic or team environment is preferred.
Experience with resilience, wellness, or whole-person care models is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, trauma-informed intake and care-planning process for clients in MRC.
Provide follow-up consultations at key milestones, monitor client progress and satisfaction, update treatment plans, and ensure timely, accurate documentation for clients in MRC.
Deliver and document services according to professional practice standards and the policies of the clinic in a timely manner using the systems available (such as Electronic Medical Records and Scheduling).
Participate in team meetings, staffing, and clinical consultations and facilitate care coordination among internal and external providers.
Ensure compliance with clinical research protocols and overall clinical services research objectives.
Work within a clinical team in a group practice environment.
Provide support for current Peer Support program participants.
Deliver Peer Support Initial Certification curriculum training developed by the Lyda Hill Institute to program participants as well as necessary on-going/follow-up training.
Provide clinical support consulting to trained Peer Supporters.
Serve as a liaison between the Lyda Hill Institute and the contracted agencies utilizing its Peer Support Program.
Reach out to new organizations that might be interested in peer support to potentially generate new contracts.
Assist, as time permits, in other projects that the LHIHR is involved in.