Addiction Specialist Coordinator Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Social Work

Coalition Mission

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;

Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;

Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;

Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;

Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Position Summary

The Addiction Specialist Coordinator supports individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including opioid and methamphetamine use, through comprehensive care coordination and engagement with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. The Coordinator strengthens connections between hospital and emergency department (ED) discharges, outpatient care, home health, nursing, psychiatry, and case management to promote continuity and stabilization.

This position plays a central role in implementing and supporting low-barrier access to treatment and will help launch and maintain a Contingency Management (CM) program within supportive housing. This evidence-based approach provides tangible incentives to encourage recovery milestones such as treatment participation and drug abstinence. The position also develops and implements care plans, coordinates services and resources, monitors client progress, provides advocacy and support, facilitates referrals to other services, and maintains case documentation and data collection.

Embedded within the SIPPRA (Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act) team, the Coordinator contributes to integrated, outcome-driven approaches that advance recovery and housing stability.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Coordinate comprehensive care for clients engaged in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, ensuring integration across behavioral health, medical, psychiatric, and case management services.
Facilitate access and continuity of care by coordinating referrals, transitions from hospitals or detox programs, and re-engagement following missed appointments or lapses in treatment.
Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by collaborating with prescribers, nurses, and care teams to promote adherence, timely follow-up, and consistent client engagement.
Implement and monitor Contingency Management (CM) initiatives to support recovery for individuals with stimulant and opioid use disorders, including tracking participation and documenting outcomes.
Provide client-centered care management focused on stabilization, recovery, housing retention, and connection to long-term supports and benefits.
Promote client safety and crisis stabilization through proactive engagement, crisis intervention, and coordination of emergency or behavioral health services as needed.
Collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to enhance coordination, address…