A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
Arlington Public Schools - VA - 4.2 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work School experience Safety assessments for crisis intervention support Spanish Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Behavioral psychological assessments Family collaboration in education Substance use assessment Substance use treatment centers Licensed Clinical Social Worker Special education Community resource utilization for student support Student support planning English Educational talks Family counseling Mid-level School-based behavioral health Support services coordination in school social work Master's degree Community health outreach campaigns Substance abuse prevention education Mental health resources facilitation Substance abuse counseling Collaboration with other professionals for student support Coordination of services case management method Classroom experience Working with families Substance abuse treatment compliance Social Work Full Job Description This is is a 1.0 FTE position located at the Syphax Education Center in the Department of Student Services. The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) works with students who have been referred for issues related to substance use. Each SAC tailors prevention and early intervention programs to fit the needs of their assigned schools/programs. SAC's help support regular attendance and academic achievement for students, and support the strategic goals of the Arlington Public Schools. Substance Abuse Counselors provide services in the following major areas: Substance abuse assessment Early intervention counseling support to outside services Case coordination Consultation with families, community agencies, and school staff Services are provided in accordance with the Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations 42 CFR, and Virginia Code 37.2-100
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment of students whose behaviors may indicate warning signs of substance use. Assessment and coordination of services for students with dual diagnoses (mental health and substance abuse concerns). Assessment, intervention and case coordination of students who have disciplinary infractions related to drugs and/or alcohol. Individual and/or group counseling for students with family addiction issues and/or evidence of risk-taking behaviors. Referral and coordination of services for students with substance abuse and dependence patterns. Classroom presentations on drugs, alcohol, decision-making and addiction. Presentations to staff on drugs, alcohol, and addiction. Consultation with school staff, family members, and community providers (i.e., probation officers and treatment providers). Partnering with school staff to provide early intervention services. Formal risk assessment for violence and suicide. Dissemination of educational materials to students, staff and families. Outreach to the student population through various prevention activities such as bulletin boards, Red Ribbon Week and National Drug Facts Week. Collaboration with community committees that relate to substance abuse. Maintenance of legally mandated documentation.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in a school setting. Experience administering/interpreting SASSi and other assessments required
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Masters degree in Social Work or LCSW preferred. National Addiction Counselor certification required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability." Salary based on 26/27 Pay Plan
