Student Assistance Counselor-Masters Level at Coastline EAP

Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substance Use Prevention, Mental Health Awareness, Crisis Management, Assessment Skills, Group Interventions, Parent Programming, Training and Consultation, Behavioral Health, Professional Judgment, Ethical Standards, Communication Skills, Data Systems Competence, Educational Law Knowledge, Continuing Education Compliance, Holistic Assessments, Classroom Education

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) provides evidence-based programs in schools and communities to prevent substance use and promote mental health. Position Summary: Student Assistance Counselors provide prevention, early identification, assessment, intervention and referral of substance misuse and mental health problems in school setting; provide group services to children and teens who use substances, children of parents with substance use disorder and other vulnerable youth; provide school-wide awareness and outreach activities to students and families. POSITION SUMMARY: To implement the SAMSHA evidence informed student assistance program, a school-based framework designed to support students facing challenges that may hinder their academic success and wellbeing. Key components include: •Regularly conduct schoolwide awareness activities to increase the perceptions of the harm of substance use, positively change social norms about substance use, promote mental health awareness, and increase the enforcement of and compliance with school policies and community laws •Deliver classroom-based prevention education, using an evidence-based curriculum •Conduct screenings for substance use and other behavioral health concerns •Complete comprehensive holistic psychosocial assessments •Provide brief evidence-based individual and group interventions to students referred to the Student Assistance Program •Facilitate parent programming including informational meetings, parent education and the dissemination of resources related to substance use and mental health •Refer students and families in need of more intensive counseling, treatment, or related services to appropriate agencies or practitioners in the community and follow up with students, parents/caregivers and providers ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: •Learn and appropriately apply the priorities, policies, and procedures of the Student Assistance Program, the organization, and the school. •Introduce and implement the Student Assistance Program in the assigned school setting. •Generate referrals for target groups through screenings, classroom presentations, school events, student activities, and faculty or parent presentations. •Provide training and consultation to school staff on substance use topics, including how to identify students who may be under the influence or impacted by substance use and how to refer them to the Student Assistance Program. SUPERVISION AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Student Assistance Counselor is employed by RI Student Assistance Services and receives direct supervision from a RISAS supervisor. While embedded within a school setting, the SAC collaborates closely with building administrators and student support staff but remains accountable to RISAS for program implementation, clinical guidance, and performance evaluation. Join our awesome team! Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS), a division of Coastline EAP, brings a 30+year history of providing school -based mental health promotion, substance use prevention, education and early intervention, case management and referral services to middle and high school youth in Rhode Island. We are currently serving 73 schools in 32 districts. Our employees love their jobs-just ask them! RISAS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Additional Compensation Bi-lingual +$2,500 Stipend (if hired at a qualifying school*). Rhode Island State Licensure (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCDP) +$2,500 Stipend CSAC Certification- +$2,500 Stipend We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Work schedule is the school calendar year. Summer and school vacations off! Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: •Master’s degree in behavioral health specialty: Social Work, Counseling or Psychology •RI Student Assistance Certification (CSAC) after two years of full-time employment or the equivalent •Computer competence using electronic data systems, email, and Microsoft Office. •Professional verbal, written, presentation and training skills •Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, manage crises, and maintain highest ethical standards/boundaries •Knowledge of best practices in substance use prevention, treatment and education, school policies and procedures, and relevant educational law and practices •On-going compliance with professional continuing education requirements

Responsibilities

The Student Assistance Counselor provides prevention, early identification, assessment, intervention, and referral for substance misuse and mental health problems in a school setting. They also conduct screenings, deliver classroom-based education, and facilitate parent programming.