Employment Opportunity

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Job Detail

Campus Location Boston Campus Working Title Part Time Staff Social Worker (Substance Abuse) Description

The Substance Abuse Specialist is a member of the Counseling and Psychological Services professional team at Emerson College.
The primary responsibilities include:
•individual & group counseling of graduate & undergraduate students
•intake assessments and crisis intervention
•mandated assessments, referrals, treatment planning, and documentation
•present educational programs that contribute to Student Affairs’ objectives using a Harm Reduction model
•provide consultation within the campus community
•provide group therapy using harm reduction and abstinence models informed by professionally-accepted and empirically-supported best practices
•collaborate with student conduct and other departments

Primary Duties, Responsibilites, and Tasks Required Knowledge, Skills, and Education (including hardware, software, and equipment)

•Licensed Psychologist, Social Worker (LISCW)
•Strong clinical and diagnostic skills; familiarity with psycho-social problems associated with substance abuse in college populations
•Well-developed outreach and program development skills
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Willingness to function as an integral team member within the department and division
•Competency with and commitment to multicultural counseling and to professional ethics;
•Commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action and to creating and sustaining an environment supporting full inclusion for a diverse student population
•Good computer skills

Preferred/Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Education (including hardware, software, and equipment)

•Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
•Familiarity with electronic medical record systems (Titanium preferred)
•Experience in a university setting
•Ability to apply developmental conceptualization to clinical cases
•Knowledge of referral options in the Boston area

Required Prior Work Experience

3-5 years’ experience as a licensed therapist with expertise in Substance Abuse Treatment

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note this position is a Part-Time, Benefits-Eligible position for 21.75 hours per wk for 11 months working paid over the entire year.

Please see a summary of the benefits by following the link:
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Diversity Statement

Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.

Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

Union Non-Union Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Emerson College also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits Package

Information on Emerson College’s benefits package can be found here.

Classification Title Advanced IC Salary Grade 17 Classification Code C4 Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

Individual and group psychotherapy; intake assessments; mandated substance abuse assessments, suicide risk/safety assessment, and other clinical assessments.

Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

Treatment planning and case coordination; provide assistance as needed with training program; consultation and collaboration with students, parents, staff/faculty, and community; remain professionally current with knowledge and practice. Position requires evening hours.

Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

Provide leadership for college substance abuse prevention efforts; collaborate with the Health & Wellness Education Coordinator in the Center for Health and Wellness who supervises educational programming to at-risk students; collaborate with student conduct staff on program administration.

Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

Design and present inservice programs for Residence Life, faculty and staff.
Design and provide prevention and educational programs for students relating to issues of Substance Use and Abuse.

Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

Participate in on-call rotation, responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Job Duties

Individual Work Activities

Maintain electronic records, document sessions with clients and prepare reports.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number FY11/120946STFF Open Date Close Date Requisition Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents