Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Substance Abuse Specialist II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department	Counseling Center - Nwk
Overview	The Counseling Center at Rutgers University-Newark supports the mental health & well-being of our diverse student community. A passionate and dedicated staff of licensed clinicians work to create a safe and therapeutic environment where students can find the support they need. Our care is holistic and culturally responsive, providing an affirming space where our students can work to achieve a sense of well-being that maximizes their potential. The Alcohol & Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is designed to provide early identification and interventions for students who use alcohol or other drugs. Early recognition of substance misuse or dependence provides an individual with a greater chance for positive change.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist. Reporting to the Director of the ADAP Program. The Substance Abuse Specialist provides: Multi-disciplinary mental health service offering preventive education, clinical assessment/evaluation, training and consultation: Intervention, treatment, recovery support, case management and referral, and collaboration with other professionals Campus constituents to address substance use related concerns with the Rutgers University-Newark student population. Please visit our website: counseling.newark.rutgers.edu
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	61813.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	78240.500
Annual Maximum Salary	94668.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or other relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of alcohol dependency theories and therapeutic treatment modalities.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience with insight therapy, behavior modification, supportive educational therapy, and motivational interviewing, individual and group counseling techniques for patients with chemical dependency issues; workshop presentation; research design implementation; data analysis; and report writing. Also requires good communication skills and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	2-5 years experience providing treatment for alcohol and other drug problems.  Expected to make complex clinical decisions and to intervene in potentially life threatening clinical situations. Clinical decisions must be presented to the Director of ADAP or Director of the Counseling Center prior to a clinical decision. Familiarity with recovery from alcohol/drug addiction. An in-depth knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery is essential to this position. Experience and enthusiasm about working with diverse populations. The department and program are committed to removing barriers to care for underserved populations. Experience with severe and complex psychopathology is strongly preferred. Experience, familiarity with University mental health multi-disciplinary work is preferred.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1484
Posting Open Date	05/23/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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