Masters Level​/Social Worker - Student Assistance Counselor

Masters Level/Social Worker - Student Assistance Counselor

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Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) provides evidence-based programs in schools and communities to prevent substance use and promote mental health. The Student Assistance Counselor is responsible for prevention, early identification, assessment, intervention and referral of substance misuse and mental health problems, providing group services to youth, and conducting school-wide awareness activities.

• Implement the SAMSHA evidence-informed student assistance program.
• Regularly conduct school wide awareness activities to increase the perception of the harm of substance use, positively change social norms, promote mental health awareness, and enforce school policies.
• Deliver classroom-based prevention education using 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.
• Facilitate parent programming including informational meetings and education.
• Refer students and families to community agencies and follow up.

• Learn and apply the priorities, policies, and procedures of the Student Assistance Program, organization, and school.
• Introduce and implement the Student Assistance Program in the assigned school setting.
• Generate referrals for target groups through screenings, presentations, events, and faculty or parent presentations.
• Provide training and consultation to school staff on substance use topics, identification, referral processes.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology.
• RI Student Assistance Certification (CSAC) after two years of full-time employment or equivalent.
• Computer competence in electronic data systems, email, 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, practices and educational law.
• Ongoing compliance with professional continuing education requirements.

• Bi-lingual stipend: $2,500 (if hired at a qualifying school).
• Rhode Island State Licensure stipend: $2,500 (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCDP).
• CSAC Certification stipend: $2,500.
• Competitive salary; schedule follows school calendar; summer and school vacations off.

Salary

Description:

$53,526.23

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.