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ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR (10 month) - Memphis, United States - Shelby County School District
Description
Purpose and Scope
The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide counseling and guidance to students with alcohol and drug use/abuse problems.
The position is responsible for conducting diagnostic student assessments, providing individual and group counseling, working as a team member to ensure optimal academic and social achievement for students, maintaining case files, and performing related work as required.
Essential Job Functions
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in a Mental Health related field and requires four (4) years of experience with demonstrated expertise in the area of alcohol and drug abuse prevention and/or treatment, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience; requires licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health.
Knowledge of principles, concepts and theories of counseling guidance or mental health field; Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate assigned projects, responding flexibly to changing needs and shifting priorities; Ability to work with confidential issues and information in a secure manner; Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with others; skill in encouraging individuals on a personal, caring basis.
