UnityPoint Health·Davenport, Iowa
Provide trauma-informed peer support, mentorship, and advocacy for adults with severe mental illness and behavioral health needs. Connect clients to essential community resources, housing, and healthcare while assisting with the development of recovery plans.
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00
AM - 4:30 PM Join the Robert Young Center as a Peer Recovery Specialist! Use your lived experience in recovery to support adults with severe mental illness by providing trauma-informed, community-based peer support, case management, crisis intervention, and connections to community resources that empower individuals on their recovery journey. This community-based position serves clients throughout the five
Iowa
CCBHC counties: Scott, Muscatine, Clinton, Cedar, and Jackson. Candidates who reside in Scott or Muscatine County are preferred, as office space is available in these locations and the majority of clients are served there Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Use lived experience in recovery to provide peer support, mentorship, and advocacy for adults with behavioral health needs. Build trusting relationships through community outreach, individual and group support, and by empowering clients to achieve their recovery goals. Connect clients with behavioral health services, community resources, housing, transportation, benefits, and other essential supports. Respond to crisis situations, provide emotional support, and promote resilience, self-advocacy, and overall wellness. Assist with developing life skills, coping strategies, and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) to encourage long-term recovery. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and healthcare providers. Deliver compassionate, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care while modeling hope, wellness, and the principles of recovery.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Completion of an approved Peer Recovery Support Training program required within six months of hire.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and lived experience in recovery from substance use or mental health conditions. Must hold a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) certification in Iowa or a related bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.