Associate Director for Collegiate Recovery

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 000725
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Associate Director for Collegiate Recovery
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required , as necessary.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Student Affairs
Department Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)
Work Location Student Health Center
Salary Range 65,000 - $68,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The Center for Wellness Promotion uses a public health model and effective prevention and health promotion strategies to help students make informed decisions about their personal health and wellbeing. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals address many issues that are important to students’ health, wellbeing and safety, including sexual and relationship violence, substance use, recovery from substance use disorders, sexual health, and much more. We aspire to empower the University community in developing healthier attitudes and behaviors to create a safer campus.
The Charlotte Recovery Program (CRP) contributes to recovering students’ academic and social success in college through programming efforts, the creation of a supportive environment, volunteerism, and opportunities to increase awareness of substance use issues on UNC Charlotte’s campus and the local community. The CRP provides counseling, social activities, educational seminars, scholarships, and employment opportunities to members. The CRP also focuses on education and outreach both on and off campus in order to reduce stigma around substance use disorders and help-seeking behaviors. While the CRP has historically been an exclusively abstinence-based program, it has recently shifted to a model that supports students who are in any recovery pathway.
Primary Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Wellness Promotion, the Associate Director for Collegiate Recovery provides vision and strategic direction to the Charlotte Recovery Program, including strategic planning, assessment of program initiatives, and ensures the successful delivery of all programs and services.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the Director of the Center for Wellness Promotion, the Associate Director for Collegiate Recovery provides leadership and oversight to the Charlotte Recovery Program (CRP) and ensures the successful implementation of all programs and services of the Charlotte Recovery Program on a day-to-day basis.
  • As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist serving in the capacity of adjunct staff in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), this position provides clinical services to UNC Charlotte students; this position is expected to work with CAPS on consultations regarding problematic substance use within the general student population, providing clinical assessment and referrals, in addition to providing longer-term clinical and recovery support to members of the CRP.
  • This position directly supervises the Assistant Director for Recovery Support, a full-time permanent position with clinical responsibilities, and directly and/or indirectly supports graduate and undergraduate student staff and occasionally MSW interns.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Completed master’s degree in mental health counseling, Master of Social Work degree, or advanced degree in a clinical service-related field.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • 5 or more years of experience working in a clinical setting.
  • Strong clinical skills, with experience working in university counseling centers and/or with young adults in a clinical setting on issues related to addiction and substance use recovery.
  • Experience collaborating, volunteering, or working with recovery community organizations.
  • Experience coordinating or directing a collegiate recovery program.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
  • Prior to start date, fully meeting requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the State of North Carolina.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
  • Dually licensed as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist AND Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor; OR Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist AND Clinical Social Worker.
Special Notes to Applicants
One work-from-home day may be eligible for this position once the incumbent has been hired and trained. Subject to supervisor approval and university policy.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

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Posting Open Date 02/06/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Hire Date 05/15/2024
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