Behavioral Health Coordinator - Peer Recovery - Department of Psychiatry

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum one year experience in a peer recovery support role providing direct care or support services for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to include both verbal and written communications and ability to communicate effectively with the team and project partners through email.
•  Demonstrated proficiency with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with data collection and management processes.
• Previous experience discussing substance use and substance use disorders with clients or the public.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of courses offered by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) is highly desirable.
• Completion of the Iowa Peer Support Training Program is highly desirable.
• Experience with public speaking in an inclusive, team-oriented environment. 
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (e.g., EPIC) and Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap). 
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources in Eastern Iowa.

Supervision
Supervision is received from the Project Director and Project Coordinator.

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