Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Current Colorado clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent) required.
• Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) required.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing ASAM Criteria in assessment, treatment planning, and level of care determination.
• Experience participating in implementation, workflow redesign, quality improvement, or program development initiatives.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Addiction Specialist (LAC) preferred.
• Advanced training or certification related to ASAM Criteria.
• Experience with ASAM 3rd and/or 4th Edition implementation.
• Experience conducting utilization review or level of care determination activities.
• Experience in Medicaid-funded or publicly funded behavioral health systems.
• Knowledge of Colorado behavioral health systems and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Six Sigma, or similar training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the organization's clinical resource and expert regarding ASAM Criteria and evidence-based placement practices.
• Provides consultation to clinical teams regarding ASAM multidimensional assessments, level of care recommendations, treatment planning, continued stay criteria, transfer criteria, and discharge planning.
• Assists clinicians in applying ASAM principles consistently across programs and levels of care.
• Maintains current knowledge of ASAM standards, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration requirements, and industry best practices.
• Supports clinical decision-making related to placement, service intensity, and care transitions.
• Coordinates and supports ASAM implementation projects across multiple programs and service lines.
• Develops project plans, timelines, milestones, and implementation tracking tools.
• Monitors project progress and identifies implementation barriers, risks, and opportunities.
• Assists leadership with implementation planning, prioritization, and execution activities.
• Provides regular status reports and recommendations regarding project outcomes and implementation progress.
• Facilitates workgroups and stakeholder meetings related to ASAM implementation initiatives.
• Assists in the design and refinement of ASAM-aligned workflows, assessment processes, and clinical documentation practices.
• Supports development of tools, forms, reference guides, and clinical resources to promote ASAM-consistent practice.
• Collaborates with Quality, Compliance, and Clinical Operations teams to align workflows with organizational standards.
• Assists with implementation of ASAM-related documentation and decision-support tools within the electronic health record.
• Delivers education, consultation, and technical assistance related to ASAM implementation and application.
• Supports onboarding and ongoing training for clinical staff regarding ASAM standards.
• Develops training materials, job aids, and clinical reference tools.
• Responds to staff questions regarding ASAM assessment, documentation, and level of care determination.
• Identifies trends, practice gaps, and workflow challenges related to ASAM implementation.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve consistency and effectiveness of ASAM utilization.
• Collaborates with Quality teams regarding corrective action planning and process improvement opportunities.
• Supports implementation of evidence-based practices related to substance use disorder treatment.
• Collaborates with clinical leaders, operational departments, revenue cycle teams, quality staff, and information technology staff on ASAM-related initiatives.
• Participates in organizational workgroups, committees, and implementation teams.
• Maintains productive relationships with community partners and state stakeholders as directed.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical operations and project teams to support successful implementation efforts.