.85 Substance Use Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 56,501 - 69,056; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a .85 Substance Use Counselor to help students at Summit High School and Snowy Peaks High School in Breckenridge, Colorado. This full-time, grant-funded position will involve providing counseling services, conducting assessments, and connecting students with community resources.

The ideal candidate will have an active CDE SSP license, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering wellness among students. The role offers a starting salary of $62,779 per year with a starting date of August 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CDE SSP license or be able to obtain it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Good time management and organizational skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group intervention sessions for students.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for substance use concerns.
• Foster relationships with families to connect them to support resources.
• Coordinate with community mental health and substance use providers.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

Education

Active CDE special service provider (SSP) license or ability to obtain

Job description

.85 Substance Use Counselor

Summit School District Region 1 Summit High School - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Job Details

Job ID: 5802314

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Job Description

Summit School District is seeking a .85 Substance Use Counselor to support students across Summit High School and Snowy Peaks High School. This is a grant funded, interim position within the schools' coordinated student support team.

The Substance Use Counselor supports students experiencing substance use concerns and partners closely with their families. Working across Summit High School and Snowy Peaks High School as part of a coordinated student support team, this role provides intervention and counseling services, connects students to community resources, and helps build a culture of wellness across both campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group intervention sessions with students referred for substance use concerns (e.g., Teen Intervene).
• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify student substance use needs and connect students to appropriate levels of care.
• Foster relationships with families to better connect them to support resources.
• Coordinate with community mental health and substance use providers, including participation in community huddles and other meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Active CDE special service provider (SSP) license or the ability to obtain (ability to obtain includes converting a relevant counseling authorization or license issued by the State of Colorado, or substance use disorder credential (e.g., LPC, LAC) to a CDE SSP license as applicable).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,779 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required