School-Based Substance Abuse Counselor for Student Success

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to deliver division-wide prevention, screening, early intervention, and targeted case management from the Department of Student Services and Equity.

The role focuses on secondary-level intervention and elementary prevention, collaborating with administrators, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to advance attendance, academics, and social-emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Masters in counseling or related field preferred
• CSAC credential with eligibility for Virginia CSAC or NCAC I/II eligibility
• 3+ years experience in a school/therapeutic setting with adolescents (9-12) preferred
• Experience with evidence-based substance abuse assessment, intervention and case management with youth 9-12
• Experience working with parents/caregivers of teens with substance abuse challenges preferred

Responsabilités

• Develop prevention and early intervention programming with multiple partners including school-based teams and community agencies.
• Assess students showing warning signs of substance use in collaboration with health services and administration.
• Coordinate referrals for students with dependence concerns and co-morbid mental health issues with city agencies and SAPCA partners.
• Collaborate with school teams and families to assess, intervene and case manage disciplinary infractions related to drugs/alcohol.
• Provide group counseling for students with family addiction issues or risk-taking behaviors.
• Develop and deliver presentations on drugs, alcohol, decision-making and addiction to students and staff.
• Work with SST to conduct formal risk assessments for violence and suicide.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Masters in counseling or related field

Description du poste

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to deliver division-wide prevention, screening, early intervention, and targeted case management from the Department of Student Services and Equity.

The role focuses on secondary-level intervention and elementary prevention, collaborating with administrators, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to advance attendance, academics, and social-emotional well-being.