Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor- Mental Health Support (2024-2025)

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Job Title: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor- Mental Health Support (2024-2025)  and Requisition ID number: 102731

Close Date: 11:59 PM on 03/18/2025 

Organizational Unit:  Mental Health Support (10001426) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE; 52 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  AMP(42) 

Functional Area:  Teaching 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, oversees the comprehensive on-site school-based and/or district wide chemical health and intervention services; provides access to prevention resources and best practices, and short term counseling to students and families.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Provides counseling and assistance on substance abuse issues for MPS students, staff and families.
• Serves on pre-assessments and site student support teams, emergency response and other related committees.
• Administers alcohol & drug screening tools as requested.
• Provides short term support for students and families including return from suspension, IEP, and Administrative Transfers.
• Provides staff training around youth drug trends, classroom prevention materials, stigma reduction, and non-use promotion.
• Consults with site administrators and/or related services team to address acute student use concerns.
• Collects and analyzes student use data.
• Assists in implementing curriculum for classroom substance abuse prevention programs.
• Works with community leaders to identify program needs and community service improvements.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s Degree in Alcohol & Drug Counseling, including completion of Alcohol And Drug Counselor practicum; AND four (4) years of professional experience in substance abuse counseling; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined