School-Based Opioid & 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

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,