Senior Behavioral Health Consultant or Behavioral Health Manager

The Threat Assessment Tema intends to hire for one position at either a Senior Behavioral Health Consultant or Behavioral Health Manager based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Join the Threat Assessment Team and make a meaningful impact at the University of Iowa! This dynamic role offers you the opportunity to conduct violence risk assessments for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, ensuring safety across campus. You'll take the lead in developing and guiding complex organizational programs, working closely with a variety of influential partners—including Administration, Nursing Management, UI Police, Human Resources, UI Health Care-Safety and Security, and General Counsel. Be at the forefront of campus safety, responding in person to situations as needed and collaborating with departments throughout the University of Iowa, community partners, and other key entities. If you’re ready to provide efficient, effective, and confidential evaluations that help shape a secure campus environment, this is the position for you! These positions are not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Duties to Include:

• Conduct timely and expedited violence risk assessments and provide opinions on violence risk.

• Consult with reporting parties utilizing empathy, reflective listening, and professionalism.

• Assure compliance with threat assessment professional ethical standards.

• Compliance to rules, regulations, and privacy requirements relating to FERPA, HIPAA, CLERY, and Law Enforcement sensitive records.

Location: University Services Building (USB)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay: Senior Behavioral Health Consultant: $59,921 to commensurate; Behavioral Health Manager: $74,150 to commensurate

For a full job description of either position, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

Senior Behavioral Health Consultant - Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, behavioral sciences, sociology, social work, or psychology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience (typically 3 years) in managing situations and conducting interviews that involve individuals who are emotionally distraught or person(s) with complex personality traits or tendencies.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work with complex systems, balance multiple priorities, and to ensure a high level of accuracy in work produced.

• Proficient analytical skills including the ability to analyze a variety of data, determine validity, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

• Ability to work with users at all levels of experience as a team member and as an autonomous, self-motivated sole contributor.

Senior Behavioral Health Consultant - Desired Qualification