Fairfax County Public Schools

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. Assists with developing, implementing, and monitoring substance abuse prevention programs; works with families and agency or private practice providers to help plan for youth behavioral health care needs, to include screening to determine the level of need and assisting families in locating and securing services; collaborates with school, department, and county staff to provide prevention programs to students, staff, and families.. Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field.. Two (2) years of clinical experience working as a counselor and/or experience in substance abuse treatment and working with youth and families in a counseling setting.. Licensure or certification as a substance abuse counselor.

prevention specialist

20481BR Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Willow Oaks Administrative Center Description Assists with developing, implementing, and monitoring substance abuse prevention programs; works with families and agency or private practice providers to help plan for youth behavioral health care needs, to include screening to determine the level of need and assisting families in locating and securing services; collaborates with school, department, and county staff to provide prevention programs to students, staff, and families. Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field.
Two (2) years of clinical experience working as a counselor and/or experience in substance abuse treatment and working with youth and families in a counseling setting.
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of behavioral health services and social development of the individual.
Knowledge of assessment processes and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of existing public and private agencies and community resources.
Ability to apply evidence-based behavioral health treatment methods and social development theory.
Ability to manage a caseload.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to determine levels and limits of confidentiality.
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with students and families within the diverse school community.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private organizations, community groups, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred Licensure or certification as a substance abuse counselor.
Bilingual skills in a language other than English. Job Type Special Services Office Special Services, Intervention and Prevention Services Contract Length 195-Day Contract Salary Grade Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 002 Pay Frequency Monthly Percent Full-Time Full Time Open
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Filled Yes Re-Adv.
Position No #J-18808-Ljbffr

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