AOD Coordinator/Provider

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
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Position Information


Position Number 999117
Functional Title AOD Coordinator/Provider
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Counseling and Psychological Services is a unit within UNCG’s Student Health Services, which is accredited by AAAHC (Accrediting Association for Ambulatory Health Care). Counseling and Psychological Services provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students. The services may include short term individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, consultation, and outreach services. Counseling and Psychological Services’ goal is to support and challenge students’ development in ways that enable them to take advantage of the personal, professional, and educational opportunities at UNCG.
Position Summary
The position is for an Alcohol and/or Other Drugs (AOD) Counselor/Social Worker. The AOD Counselor/Social Worker’s primary role is to provide substance use counseling services including but not limited to assessment, BASICS/CASICS screening and intervention, treatment planning, short-term counseling, group therapy, psychoeducation, and case management. The AOD Counselor/Social Worker will provide mental health and substance use counseling for students with co-occurring needs. The AOD Staff Counselor/Social Worker may provide substance use assessment and/or BASICS/CASICS to students sanctioned by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR). The AOD Counselor/Social Worker will collaborate with the Spartan Recovery Program, as well as with the Substance Use Prevention and Education program in the Center for Student Well-Being. Other duties include individual counseling for a wide variety of mental health concerns, crisis intervention for a wide variety of mental health and developmental concerns; AOD and general mental health outreach programming to UNCG students; consultation with students, faculty, staff, and families; supervision and training of practicum/intern graduate students. The AOD counselor will serve on the Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Education, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery, as well as other appropriate department and/or university committees, and participate in appropriate university activities. The AOD Counselor/Social Worker will take an active role in the overall operation and function of the Counseling Center.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in the State of North Carolina.
  • An earned Master of Social Work or Counselor Education degree.
  • A North Carolina license is required to allow the practice of Social Work or Counseling.
  • Experience working with substance use disorders.
  • Experience working with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
  • Proficiency with the DSM-5.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in and a commitment to multicultural competence and experience working with individuals from diverse populations, as well as underrepresented, marginalized, and/or underserved populations.
  • Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
  • Ability to work effectively with young adults.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years of full-time experience providing counseling for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, as well as substance use assessment.
  • Experience working with the college-age population.
  • Experience in a college counseling center.
  • Experience with mandated client populations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range commensurate with experience
Org #-Department Student Health Services - 44604
Job Open Date 08/09/2023
For Best Consideration Date 08/30/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

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