Behavioral Health Consultant
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Psychology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Reasonable program experience (typically 1-3 years) in health promotion or health education.
- Some experience (typically 6 months – 1 year) in public speaking, technical writing and/or teaching.
- Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including demonstrated active commitment to creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of young adult growth and development.
- Skills in interpersonal relationships and ability to maintain effective working relations with others.
- Knowledge of substance abuse prevention and intervention.
- Proficient in computer software applications including desktop publishing.
- Understanding of web-based environments.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Higher Education & Student Affairs, or related field.
- Professional experience in higher education setting.
- Professional experience working with health topics relevant to college students, specifically substance abuse prevention and intervention.
- Certified Health Education Specialist.
- Certified Health & Wellness Coach.
- Bi-lingual skills in a foreign language.
Application Details:
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
- Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.