Behavioral Health Educator

Provide education on behavioral health topics to healthcare professionals. Specific topics to include (but are not limited to) signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems, prevention, early intervention, crisis management (ie: overdose prevention/reversal, intoxication, suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, inability to meet basic needs, harm to others), treatment options, and area resources.

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. 

Implements training to internal staff, external partners, patients/families, and community.

Utilizes approved formal and informal teaching methods and/or curriculum.

Supports competency development and implementation.

Serves as a resource to internal and external teams/people on training topics.

Markets service and connects with target groups to schedule trainings

Collects data and submits reports as required by agency, funders, and regulators.

Ability to communicate that person centered care is ideal, patient and family voices matter, and recovery from mental health and substance use problems is possible

Ability to work under time constraints

Ability to deal with people effectively, patiently and respond professionally in all situations

Ability to maintain confidential information

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse, professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds

Must be able to work independently and assume responsibility for timely completion of assigned functions

Exercises sound judgement, seeking advice when appropriate

Performs effectively under stressful situations

Bachelor's Degree, required
At least 30 semester hours in a human services field, preferred

Valid drivers license, approved driving record