Substance Use Navigator

Siouxland Community Health Center•Sioux City, IA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Siouxland Community Health Center has a full-time opening for a Substance Use Navigator. The successful candidate will provide outreach, engagement, care coordination, and linkage to treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders. This role involves assisting patients in navigating various resources, supporting rapid connection to care, and collaborating with medical providers and external organizations to reduce barriers to treatment and promote long-term recovery engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Solid experience & advanced knowledge of recovery or supporting individuals or families affected by OUDs
Completion of approved Peer Recovery Specialist training following hire
Ongoing education in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and systems navigation.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience related to recovery or supporting individuals or families affected by OUDs
Experience in peer support, outreach, care coordination, community health work, or recovery services

Responsibilities

Provide outreach, engagement, care coordination, and linkage to treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders.
Assist patients in navigating medical, behavioral health, recovery, housing, transportation, dental, and community-based resources across care settings.
Support rapid connection to care through referrals to emergency departments, criminal justice settings, outreach initiatives, and community partners.
Collaborate closely with medical providers, recovery coach, and external organizations to facilitate warm handoffs, reduce barriers to treatment, and promote continuity of care and long-term recovery engagement.