Sky Ranch Behavioral Services Substance Use and Mental Health Access Navigator
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Sky Ranch Behavioral Services Executive Director and Supervising
Substance Use Counselor, this position will serve out of our Sioux City, Iowa office location. The SUD/MH
Access Navigator is responsible for client growth by aiding in the development of interpersonal skill
building for the purpose of developing a healthy recovery from substance use disorders. Counselors will
follow treatment planning protocol to help address all areas of need for each individual client with a goal of
achieving a happier, healthier life with sobriety. The Access Navigator is also responsible for facilitating
open access and navigation services for connecting youth, adults, and/or families to substance use and
mental health care. This position will maintain 65% or greater direct contact in the delivery of face-to-face
interventions. This is a full-time position requiring working hours to best accommodate meeting the needs
of the clients served to include evening hours.
Essential Job Functions for Substance Use and Mental Health Access Navigator
• Conduct assessments, determine level of care based on The ASAM Criteria, and provide individual
and group counseling sessions
• Participate in team meetings, community outreach, and required annual trainings
• Support clients in addressing a variety of individualized goals to help obtain a successful recovery
• File timely reports, comply with web-based reporting, online filing, and use of electronic health
records system(s).
• Communicate with and meet expectations with outside entities including, but not limited to:
Juvenile and Adult probation officers, various court systems, Department of Human Services, other
similar agencies, etc.
• Professionally model and interact with clients in a positive and collaborative manner
• Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics, confidentiality, mandated reporting, release of information,
and overall ethical, legal, and best practices for delivery of substance use services
• Maintain interpersonal skills, which display healthy boundaries while remaining open-minded and
willing to try new ideas
• Continually look for ways to improve the quality of their own skills and the work environment
• Always maintain awareness of their environment and observe procedures to work in a safe and
secure manner
• Practices within professional areas of expertise and scope of practice. Practices under the
supervision of an appropriately licensed professional (if required).
• Participate in supervision as required and/or necessary for their certification and best practices for
service delivery
• Attend scheduled meetings with SRBS as applicable
• Submit signed Client Paperwork and Notes promptly as scheduled and new Treatment Plans for
clients every 30 days
• Maintain 65% direct productivity for unduplicated clients
• Educate individuals/families about how to respond in an opioid crisis, substance use crisis, and
mental health crisis
• Assist and support with navigating the steps to access substance use and/or mental health care
and/or commitments for youth, adults, and/or family members.
• Provide connections to community-based and culturally responsive resources to support
individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned

October 2026
Experience/Qualification Requirements and Personal Job Skills
• Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) or tCADC
• Experience as a substance use counselor preferred
• Possess Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certificate
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Demonstrated experience in providing culturally responsive services
• Experience working with at risk individuals
• Good written and verbal skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities with limited supervision and/or
structured guidance
• Ability to build collaboration
• Ability to motivate individuals to make healthy changes
• Computer skills
• Advocacy skills
• Ability to form relationships and build partnerships
Pre-Employment Requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Criminal, child abuse, and driving record background checks

*SHIP is an equal opportunity employer.