Opioid Student Wellness Intervention Specialist

Iredell-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell County seeks an Opioid Student Wellness Intervention Specialist (SWIS) to provide evidence-based counseling to students at risk for substance use and mental health concerns. The role emphasizes structured individual and group sessions, crisis response, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on our Comprehensive Student Wellness and Intervention Program.

Responsibilities include implementing curricula, conducting suicide/threat assessments, coordinating with community providers,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current clinical license (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience in school-based mental health, substance use prevention, or crisis response preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured therapeutic interventions, including individual and group counseling for at-risk students.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to conduct assessments and crisis interventions.
• Serve on rapid response for on-campus substance-related crises and support return-to-school planning.
• Deliver parent education workshops on prevention and supports; coordinate with community providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collect student progress data.

Skills

LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT

School-based mental health

Crisis response

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

The Opioid Student Wellness Intervention Specialist (SWIS) provides specialized therapeutic services within the Comprehensive Student Wellness and Intervention Program, with a focus on addressing opioid and other substance use concerns among students. This role centers on providing evidence-based interventions, early prevention strategies for students identified as at-risk, and structured counseling to support students’ mental healthKey responsibilities will be to deliver structured therapeutic interventions, including individual and group counseling sessions, to students identified as at-risk for or actively struggling with substance misuse. Implement evidence-based curricula to promote healthy decision-making and prevent progression of substance use. Participate in multidisciplinary teams to conduct suicide assessments, threat assessments, crisis intervention, and return-to-school planning. Serve on the rapid response team for on-campus substance-related crises. Support the development of alternative disciplinary measures to reduce substance-related suspensions and keep students engaged in school. Provie rapid response and crisis intervention for high-risk situations, including unsuspected overdoses or acute substance use-related incidents. Use tools such as the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) to identify at-risk youth. Assist in training staff to recognize early warning signs of opioid risk factors and to effectively refer students for intervention. Planning and oversight of parent education workshops on substance use prevention, healthy coping skills, and available school and community supports. Partner with community providers to coordinate ongoing therapeutic services and recover supports. Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards. Collect and analyze student progress data, including participation in therapy, attendance, and substance use reduction outcomesMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Current clinical license (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent). Experience in school-based mental health, substance use prevention, or crisis response preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 5:00pm Working hours outside the normal working schedule and/or on weekends is needed occasionally also.

DEADLINE DATE:

Post internally and externally until filled.

This position is subject to pre-employment screenings.

Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping condition in employment or the provision of services.

When uploading attachments to submit with your application, please DO NOT upload any documents that could allow for discrimination defined in the above paragraph. This may include Driver’s License/Photo ID/Passport, Birth Certificate, High School Diploma/GED, Marriage License, U.S. Citizenship, Medical Records, and/or Social Security Card.