Substance Misuse Counselor- OHMS/OHCHS

Servingschools; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Hills School District seeks a qualified Substance Misuse Counselor to serve Oxford Hills Middle School (two campuses) and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The role focuses on intervention, counseling, and collaboration with families and staff to promote student well-being.

The ideal candidate holds Maine LADC or CADC licensure and has experience with adolescents, confidentiality, and program development within a public school setting.

Qualifications

• Maine LADC or CADC licensure is required.
• Experience with adolescents and substance use issues.
• Understanding of confidentiality and applicable laws in schools.
• Knowledge of the public school environment and program development.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with intervention and counseling related to substance misuse, including assessments and referrals.
• Supports counselors, teachers, and nurses by providing educational information on substance misuse.
• Collaborates with school staff and administration on regular basis.
• Works with health teachers on curriculum development and delivery.
• Gathers MIYHS data to develop action plans for 7-12.
• Participates in MTSS, PBIS, Attendance and Student Support Services teams.
• Supports staff through training and provision of materials.

Skills

Intervention counseling

Collaborative work

Public speaking / presentation

Confidentiality knowledge

Education

LADC / CADC licensure

Job description

MSAD#17 is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Substance Misuse Counselor. This position will be at Oxford Hills Middle School (two campuses), as well as Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

TITLE: Substance Misuse Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS: Maine LADC or CADC licensure

Position to start 2026-27 school year

Certifications and experience in substance use/misuse issues; understanding of addictions; knowledge of public school environment; experience working with adolescents; experience with program development; excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; understanding of confidentiality and applicable laws.

Goals: To promote student success, provide intervention services and respond to identified student or family needs around substance misuse

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Responsibilities

• Assists students in the area of substance misuse with intervention and counseling services that include, but are not limited to, assessing student needs, providing direct counseling services, working with families, and/or referring out to other agencies.
• Supports school counselors, classroom teachers, administration and nurses by providing educational awareness information on substance misuse issues.
• Communicates and collaborates with school counselors, social workers and administration on a regular basis.
• Works with health teachers on relevant curriculum development and delivery and facilitates classroom based curriculum.
• Collaborates with community resources to enhance programming and services.
• Gathers data from Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) and other sources to develop appropriate 7-12 action plans.
• Serves as a member of the MTSS, PBIS, Attendance and Student Support Services Team/ Risk Review.
• Support staff through training, providing materials, and consultation throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT: Negotiable

EVALUATION: Annual Performance Review

Expectations Of Oxford Hills School District Staff

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender