Associate Director Substance Use Intervention and Recovery Services

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Substance Use Intervention and Recovery Services is responsible for providing administrative oversight and clinical supervision for comprehensive substance use intervention and recovery programs for Texas Christian University (TCU). This position will also provide leadership, oversee, and be responsible for the Peer Support Programs and Communities of the TCU Counseling Center. Specifically, this person will supervise the center’s Substance Use and Recovery Counselors, Peer Support Coordinators, as well as unlicensed trainees such as Graduate Assistants. This position will also serve as an informal supervisor to the center’s staff therapists who serve as staff support to a campus peer support community.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Establishes and implements goals, objectives, policies, utilization review, and operating procedures for intervention and recovery programs by administering quality assurance processes to maintain excellent customer service and alignment with research regarding alcohol and other drugs (AOD) among TCU students.
2. Provides supervision for a clinical team consisting of Substance Use & Recovery Counselors and Graduate Practicum Students to provide counseling services for students seeking help with substance abuse issues. Serve as a direct report for Graduate Assistants within the department of Student Affairs to facilitate substance use assessments for students who violated the TCU Student Code of Conduct
3. Supports and facilitates the TCU Collegiate Recovery Program as well as support groups for students in recovery from substance use and/or have been affected by the substance use of others.
4. Provides vision and administrative oversight to expand the center’s peer support programs and act as the liaison for the counseling center staff who support a peer support community on campus.
5. Conducts counseling services and individual alcohol and drug assessments with students. Maintains confidential student files and relevant records. Provides referrals to agencies and practitioners, internal and external to TCU, including but not limited to the Health Center, Counseling Center, Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, Wellness Programming, Community resources, private and public health clinics and/or hospitals as appropriate within legal and ethical guidelines for coordination of services. Conducts presentations and workshops on issues related stigma reduction and substance use interventions & recovery.
6. Manages a dedicated budget for substance use and recovery programs by administering and overseeing expenditures and revenues related to department budget. Research, develop and submit grants to support office operations and programming incentives. Complete regular program evaluation reports.
7. Fundraises and manages a budget of external funds such as donations and grants to support the use of peer support programs on campus.
8. Supervises and evaluates personnel by recruiting, training, and evaluating professional and student staff.
9. Serves on various university committees and assists with additional Student Affairs programs as desired and appropriate.
10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• 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

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 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.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, in Texas

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• Licensed Professional Counselor eligible in Texas.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
• Similar certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of strong attending, listening, and crisis-intervention skills.
• Knowledge of college student development and counseling theories.
• Knowledge of current alcohol and other drug, health, mental health, and social issues on university campuses.
• Knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and BASICS techniques.
• Skill in interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Skill in organization.
• Skill in Microsoft Office programs.
• Skill in computer literacy, web applications in particular.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to make practical application of current health promotion theories, methods, strategies, and tactics.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to collaborate with other departments.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This job is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.