Working/Functional Title

AOD Coordinator

Position Summary

The Center for Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at Michigan State University is seeking qualified applicants for a licensed mental health professional who will serve as a generalist but also possess interest and documented expertise in working with students who require support in the area of alcohol and other drugs(AOD). Responsibilities include brief crisis assessments; individual, couples, and group therapy utilizing best practices that align with that of AOD interventions; referral coordination; consultation with faculty, staff, students, parents, and others; outreach and educational programming for the campus community; and supervision of trainees (if applicable).

• Provides culturally responsive, comprehensive, high-quality, evidenced-based individual, couples/relationship, and group psychotherapy to a diverse student body. Provides crisis intervention, assessments, brief interventions, counseling, treatment, and consultation in individual and group modalities to undergraduates, graduates, and professional students presenting with varying clinical concerns.

• Develops, implements, monitors, and modifies substance misuse-related clinical treatment plans that reflect evidence-based interventions that can be accomplished in a short/brief goal-oriented treatment model.

• Collaborates with others in UHW to support the strategic planning and implementation of initiatives and programs related to prevention, education, and assessment of campus alcohol and other drug misuse.

• Plans and facilitates treatment coordination and communication as needed, within CAPS and with campus partners, and external agencies (inpatient treatment centers) to ensure students are receiving the appropriate level of care based on presenting concerns.

• Serves as a resource for CAPS staff on substance use/abuse issues.

• Builds and fosters relationships that facilitate CAPS' development and provision of services in the area of substance use.

• Nurtures connections between CAPS and relevant constituencies in this area. 

• Adheres to agency standards regarding case management, documentation, and scope of services.

• Participates as an active and engaged team member, including staff meetings, multicultural seminars, case conferences, professional development, and other organizational meetings; consults appropriately with colleagues, supervisors, and campus partners.

• Performs other related duties as required.

  Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a Master's in Counseling, or Psychology; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in counseling in a clinic/agency environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job also requires certification or licensing by the State of Michigan.

Desired Qualifications

Earned master’s degree in their designated mental health field.

Minimum of three years post master’s experience, preferably with young adults.

Eligibility for licensure as a clinically sound practitioner, with the ability to practice independently per the state guidelines established in Michigan.

Strong clinical skills within a brief model, enthusiasm for collaboration within the collective health and wellbeing administrative unit, and demonstrated interest in collegiate mental health/university counseling are required.

Preferred qualifications include expertise and interest in providing culturally competent services to marginalized and oppressed populations, especially students that identify as BIPOC, with an understanding of intersectionality of diverse identities such as religion, sexual orientation, and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Copy of Licensure

Special Instructions

This position is designated hybrid with up to 2 days remote and 3 days onsite in East Lansing, MI.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

caps.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends January 7, 2025, 11:55 PM