Counselor/Substance Abuse Educator - Asheville, United States - University of North Carolina Asheville

University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Position Information

UNC Asheville Overview

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Type

EHRA Staff

Title

Counselor/Substance Abuse Educator

Position Number

000541

Recruitment Range

$50,000 - $56,925

Work Schedule and Hours

Primarily 8-5pm; rotation in on-call and crisis intervention, which may require after-hour emergency response; some after-hours programming and activities as needed. Occasional travel to regional and out-of-the-area meetings (as needed for training and/or collaboration with other substance abuse professionals)

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Position Summary

This position is funded through student health fees to lead and consult with the UNC Asheville community regarding mental health and substance abuse services, issues, and programs. This position provides individual and group counseling, educational groups, mental health evaluations, and referrals to the local community for all appropriate students. This position is split between the delivery of individual and group counseling (75%) and coordination of substance abuse education. (25%)

This position also has responsibility to develop and implement outreach services, prevention programs, and program evaluation/assessment activities related to mental health and substance abuse.

FLSA

Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Professional Counseling
North Carolina Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist or equivalent
North Carolina license in Psychology, Social Work, or Professional Counseling
Experience/training in Substance Abuse Counseling and education programming with a college population.
Three to five years experience in a substance abuse counseling.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

Three to five years of experiences as a licensed therapist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge, experience and skill in providing individual and group counseling and emergency assessments for a variety of diagnosis and conditions.

Demonstrate knowledge of individual substance abuse evaluation and treatment.

Demonstrate ability to implement mental health and substance abuse educational programs to various campus groups.

Demonstrate ability to identify and respond to campus and community needs within the context of the limited resources and funding provided.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to the Applicant

This vacancy is open until filled. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Number

E0372

Posting date

08/21/2023

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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