Substance Abuse Counselor

The counselor implements and maintains an effective trainee employee assistance program (Teap), focusing on substance abuse awareness, prevention, and staff training. Key duties include assessing students for substance use needs, conducting individual and group counseling, providing prevention education, and acting as a liaison with community resources.

Candidates must possess state certification as a substance abuse counselor and have two years of related work experience. Essential abilities include designing intervention programs, training others on substance abuse signs, assessing treatment needs, and developing social support networks for students.