School Substance Abuse Counselor

Title: Substance Use Counselor ~ Special Education + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Position Type: Full-time (10-month position)

Work Location: Annandale, Virginia

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the School Substance Use Counselor does:

Assists with developing, implementing, and monitoring substance abuse prevention programs; works with school staff to identify substance use needs for individual students. Works as a liaison between students, families, and community/private agencies to ensure substance use needs are met. Develops and leads small group and individual counseling sessions related to substance abuse, working with students to prevent addiction, cope with withdrawal symptoms, and work towards sobriety for students. Provides psychoeducation to staff on co-occurring disorders, and substance use within student population.

Applying principles, theories, and methods of behavioral health services

Applying interviewing and assessment techniques

Applying evidence-based theories on addiction

Managing a caseload of both small group and individual students

Completing and maintain records and reports as needed

Establish rapport and maintain relationships with students and families

Working alongside school team on behavior management program

Provide supervision of students in the school environment

Outreach to the student population through various prevention activities such as bulletin boards, Red Ribbon Week and National Drug Facts Week

Provides classroom presentations on drugs, alcohol, decision-making and addiction

Will travel between all PHILLIPS campuses to facilitate programs, conduct outreach, and ensure a consistent approach to substance use counseling across all locations

What the Substance Use Counselor brings to the team:

Applicants must be willing to work on obtaining their Commonwealth Certified Substance Abuse Counselor certification (CSAC), required

Bachelor's in social work, counseling, or related field, required

State license in one of the following areas, preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)