Director of Substance Use Recovery Strategy and Initiatives

Director of Substance Use Recovery Strategy and Initiatives

Hiring Department: School of Social Work

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Jan 19, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

About UT Austin:
The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people.

UT Social Work, ranked among the top
10 programs of social work education in the country, values high-level scholarship, innovative teaching and commitment to service. Our mission is to promote social and economic justice, alleviate critical social problems and enhance human well-being.

Learn more about UT Austin’s mission and values, leadership and strategic plan.

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
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Provide strategic leadership for initiatives in substance misuse and recovery at UT Social Work. Advise the dean and school leadership, coordinate teaching and research programs, and lead efforts to launch and oversee a recovery high school with family support services. Collaborate with faculty, students, community partners, and the Moritz Center for Societal Impact. Represent UT Social Work locally, statewide, and nationally.

Concerning the strategic domain of substance misuse and recovery:

• Advise the dean and school leadership on opportunities and initiatives related to substance misuse and recovery
• Collaborate with leadership, faculty stakeholders, students, and community partners to coordinate and advance teaching, research, and programmatic offerings
• Develop and coordinate programs that link research and teaching within this strategic domain
• Support efforts related to development and fundraising that pertain this strategic domain
• Lead efforts to plan, resource, launch, and oversee a recovery high school as well as wrap around family support services, for which Texas Social Work will serve as the administrative home
• Collaborate with Moritz Center for Societal Impact to advance work related to this domain
• Serve as an ambassador for UT Social Work, locally, state-wide, and nationally

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, student personnel administration or related field.
• 3 years of experience in facilitating substance use and recovery counseling and support groups (particularly in collegiate recovery)
• 3 years of experience in supervision of graduate trainees in counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field

• Experience working in a clinical setting for substance use and recovery, particularly with a college student population.
• Experience with making referrals and collaborating with rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and drug abuse.
• Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, in Texas
• Licensed Professional Counselor eligible in Texas.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
• Similar certification.

$125,000 + depending on qualifications

• Standard office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students, during usual office hours.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• This position is based in Austin, TX and is required to work on campus.

• Monday – Friday (subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours)

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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