Sky Ranch Behavioral Services Substance Use and Mental Health Access Navigator
About The Position
The Substance Use and Mental Health Access Navigator serves clients from the Sky Ranch Behavioral Services office in Sioux City, Iowa, under the supervision of the Executive Director and Supervising Substance Use Counselor. The position supports client growth and recovery by helping individuals build interpersonal skills and addressing their needs through treatment planning. It also provides open-access services and navigation to connect youth, adults, and families with substance use and mental health care. At least 65% of the role involves direct, face-to-face client contact. This is a full-time position, with working hours arranged to meet client needs, including evening hours.
Requirements
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) or tCADC.
- Possess a Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certificate.
- Valid driver's license and proof of motor vehicle insurance.
- Demonstrated experience providing culturally responsive services.
- Experience working with at-risk individuals.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities with limited supervision or structured guidance.
- Ability to build collaboration.
- Ability to motivate individuals to make healthy changes.
- Computer skills.
- Advocacy skills.
- Ability to form relationships and build partnerships.
- Satisfy pre-employment criminal, child abuse, and driving record background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a substance use counselor.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments, determine level of care using The ASAM Criteria, and provide individual and group counseling.
- Participate in team meetings, community outreach, and required annual trainings.
- Support clients in addressing individualized goals for successful recovery.
- File timely reports and use web-based reporting, online filing, and electronic health record systems.
- Communicate and meet expectations with outside entities, including probation officers, court systems, the Department of Human Services, and similar agencies.
- Interact with and professionally model positive, collaborative behavior for clients.
- Follow ethical, legal, and best-practice requirements, including the Code of Ethics, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and releases of information.
- Maintain healthy boundaries, open-mindedness, and willingness to try new ideas.
- Seek ways to improve personal skills and the work environment.
- Maintain awareness of the environment and follow safe and secure work procedures.
- Practice within areas of expertise and scope of practice, under appropriately licensed professional supervision if required.
- Participate in supervision as required or necessary for certification and best practices.
- Attend scheduled meetings with SRBS as applicable.
- Submit signed client paperwork and notes promptly, and prepare new client treatment plans every 30 days.
- Maintain at least 65% direct productivity for unduplicated clients.
- Educate individuals and families about responding to opioid, substance use, and mental health crises.
- Help youth, adults, and families navigate steps to access substance use or mental health care and commitments.
- Connect clients with community-based and culturally responsive resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
