Behavioral Health Consultant - Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Department of Psychiatry

Education Required
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ in sustained recovery from a substance use disorder.
• Must be highly self-motivated and self-directed, and able to work with a diverse population.
• Experience and/or willingness to learn and apply harm reduction principles to substance use.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include both verbal and written communications.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications and demonstrate an effective ability to communicate with the team and project partners through email.
• Previous experience of discussing substance use and substance use disorders with clients or the public.
• Experience with public speaking in an inclusive, team-oriented environment. 
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of peer recovery support specialist certification.
• Experience with alcohol-related liver disease, HIV, and/or hepatitis C infections.
• Experience providing peer recovery support services to people with substance use disorders.
• Previous experience facilitating interagency work groups and/or experience working across diverse programs and systems to make policy change. 
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of recovery resources in the Johnson, Benton, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, and Linn County areas.

Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a letter of interest and resume (relevant to this recruitment) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.  
This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. 
Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process.
For questions contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu