Associate Director Substance Use Intervention and Recovery Services Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Substance Use Intervention and Recovery Services is responsible for providing administrative oversight and clinical supervision for comprehensive substance use intervention and recovery programs for Texas Christian University (TCU). This position will also provide leadership, oversee, and be responsible for the Peer Support Programs and Communities of the TCU Counseling Center. Specifically, this person will supervise the center's Substance Use and Recovery Counselors, Peer Support Coordinators, as well as unlicensed trainees such as Graduate Assistants.

This position will also serve as an informal supervisor to the center's staff therapists who serve as staff support to a campus peer support community.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Establishes and implements goals, objectives, policies, utilization review, and operating procedures for intervention and recovery programs by administering quality assurance processes to maintain excellent customer service and alignment with research regarding alcohol and other drugs (AOD) among TCU students.

Provides supervision for a clinical team consisting of Substance Use & Recovery Counselors and Graduate Practicum Students to provide counseling services for students seeking help with substance abuse issues. Serve as a direct report for Graduate Assistants within the department of Student Affairs to facilitate substance use assessments for students who violated the TCU Student Code of Conduct.

Supports and facilitates the TCU Collegiate Recovery Program as well as support groups for students in recovery from substance use and/or have been affected by the substance use of others.

Provides vision and administrative oversight to expand the center's peer support programs and act as the liaison for the counseling center staff who support a peer support community on campus.

Conducts counseling services and individual alcohol and drug assessments with students. Maintains confidential student files and relevant records. Provides referrals to agencies and practitioners, internal and external to TCU, including but not limited to the Health Center, Counseling Center, Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, Wellness Programming, Community resources, private and public health clinics and/or hospitals as appropriate within legal and ethical guidelines for coordination of services.

Conducts presentations and workshops on issues related stigma reduction and substance use interventions & recovery.

Manages a dedicated budget for substance use and recovery programs by administering and overseeing expenditures and revenues related to department budget. Research, develop and submit grants to support office operations and programming incentives. Complete regular program evaluation reports.

Fund raises and manages a budget of external funds such as donations and grants to support the use of peer support programs on campus.

Supervises and evaluates personnel by recruiting, training, and evaluating professional and student staff.

Serves on various university committees and assists with additional Student Affairs programs as desired and appropriate.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Master's degree in counseling, social work, student personnel administration or related field.
3 years of experience in facilitating substance use and recovery counseling and support groups (particularly in collegiate recovery)
3 years of experience in supervision of graduate trainees in counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field

Preferred Education & Experience

Experience working in a clinical setting for substance use and recovery, particularly with a college student population.
Experience with making referrals and collaborating with rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and drug abuse.

Required

Licensure/Certification /Specialized Training

Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, in Texas

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training

Licensed Professional Counselor eligible in Texas.
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
Similar certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of strong attending, listening, and crisis-intervention skills.
Knowledge of college student development and counseling theories.
Knowledge of current alcohol and other drug, health mental health, and social issues on university campuses.
Knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and BASICS techniques.
Skill in interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
Skill in organization.
Skill in Microsoft Office programs.
Skill in computer literacy, web applications in particular.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work on multiple…


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