Counselor/Psychologist, Alcohol/Other Dr

About the role

This clinician provides direct therapeutic services, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and screening/referral to students while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of licensed mental health and substance use professionals. The role also involves consultation with staff, students, and families, outreach efforts, and crisis call management. As the AOD Professional, the incumbent leads the coordination of substance use and co-occurring assessment, treatment, and referral, including specialized individual and group counseling, partnership with the collegiate recovery program, and outreach with campus departments that address substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including assessment, individual and group therapy for students.
• Deliver crisis intervention services, with particular attention to alcohol and/or substance use concerns; offer consultation and referral for students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct programming and outreach related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) on college campuses, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Collaborate on campus assessments to identify needs and gaps in substance use services and recommend new service areas.
• Build referral networks that meet extended treatment/support needs, identities, and co-occurring concerns.
• Serve as primary consultant for staff and trainees working with clients with AOD and co-occurring concerns; work with leadership to align services with community needs in prevention, assessment, intervention/treatment, and referral.
• Provide supervision to an advanced-level practicum student/trainee and participate in the training team when indicated.
• Offer training and in-services to clinical staff on state licensure maintenance, professional development, and research needs.
• Act as liaison between the Counseling Center and campus departments or stakeholders addressing AOD concerns, demonstrating ability to work with diverse colleagues and partners.
• Participate in university/departmental committees, task forces, and work groups to advance evidence-informed, culturally responsive AOD services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
• Wisconsin state licensure at the degree level (or eligible within one year of employment).
• Substance Use Certification (or eligible within one year) in Wisconsin.
• At least two years of experience in both mental health and substance use clinical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to apply culturally sensitive and responsive psychotherapy and crisis assessment within a time-limited practice.
• Ability to work with high-acuity students with complex mental health and substance use concerns.
• Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across multiple systems with competing priorities.
• Commitment to upholding confidentiality and privacy standards in all communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral or advanced degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field.
• Experience in a university counseling center, particularly with college-aged populations including non-traditional and professional school students.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience working with students with intersecting identities.
• Experience conducting group counseling and/or telebehavioral health services.