Behavioral Health Coordinator - UI ARC -Department of Psychiatry

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

Required Qualifications
•    Evidence of sustained recovery from an opioid use disorder for 2 years and willing to discuss their experiences with patients and families.
•    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. 

Desirable Qualifications
•    Experience in a peer recovery support role providing direct care or support services for individuals with substance use disorders, especially those with opioid use disorders. 
•    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 Support Services Manager and Director of Addiction Medicine.

Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address 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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process. 
For more information, contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu .