Substance Use Navigator

Siouxland Community Health Center·Sioux City, Iowa

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

About the role

The Substance Use Navigator provides outreach, engagement, and care coordination to link individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and support services. They assist patients in navigating medical, behavioral, and community resources while collaborating with providers to facilitate continuity of care.

Siouxland Community Health Center has a full-time opening for

Substance Use Navigator

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Lived experience related to recovery or supporting individuals or families affected by OUDs preferred; experience in peer support, outreach, care coordination, community health work, or recovery services preferred.
Completion of approved Peer Recovery Specialist training following hire
Ongoing education in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and systems navigation.

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position

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.

These functions are not all inclusive

Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

SCHC participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and are expected to complete Peer Recovery Specialist training after hire. Preference is given to those with lived experience in recovery or experience in peer support, outreach, or community health work.

high school
Outreach
Care coordination
Systems navigation
Motivational interviewing
Case management
Referral management
Trauma-informed care
Community health
Substance use disorder support
Harm reduction

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Sioux City, Iowa
Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

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Substance Use Navigator

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About the role

Siouxland Community Health Center has a full-time opening for

Substance Use Navigator

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position

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Posting details

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Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

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