Community Outreach Specialist - Behavioral Health Consultant - Psychiatry - Addiction Medicine
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Health Care or health education field, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in addiction services, community outreach, or training roles.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Experience developing training curricula and outreach strategies.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, risk reduction, and recovery models.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources in Eastern Iowa
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 7 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 .
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.

