Alcohol/Drug Counselor

Title: Alcohol/Drug Counselor

Application Review Date:08/15/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of SAVES the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor is a 9-month position that works within a trauma informed environment serving students and educating them in ways to develop themselves personally educationally and vocationally as well as to enhance their overall mental well-being. With a focus on substance use this position will provide counseling (individual and group) and overall clinical outreach/educational services to the Radford University student community during the academic year of August May. Responsibilities include intake assessment time-limited individual counseling group counseling outreach and consultation. The position will work in collaboration with our Collegiate Recovery Community to develop and establish a recovery-friendly campus environment for students in recovery. The position will also be responsible for collaborating with colleagues throughout the University and community as well as contributing to departmental student services retention and college growth.

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in counseling psychology clinical social work or related field. Licensed or licensed eligible in mental health related discipline in the state of Virginia. Experience with individual counseling brief interventions crisis assessment and group therapy with focus on substance use and co-occurring disorders. Working knowledge of counseling theory and techniques especially those focused-on substance use and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of electronic health records systems. Ability to appropriately assess and intervene in crisis situations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity and awareness to cultural differences. Considerable knowledge of professional ethics and the ability to apply to current work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated with demonstrated understanding of the developmental issues of college students. Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Licensed or licensed eligible in mental health related discipline in the state of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior professional clinical experience (3-5 years) working in a university/college or community counseling setting. Active license in state of Virginia (i.e. LPC or LCSW). Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in state of Virginia or similarly held certification in another state/jurisdiction. Demonstrated ability to provide outreach prevention consultation and seminar presentations. Prior experience providing clinical supervision to interns graduate students and/or other clinical staff. Experience administering BASICS or other evidence-based programs for repeat alcohol and other drug offenders. Experience developing a Collegiate Recovery Program and/or working with a Collegiate Recovery Community.

Employment Conditions:This is a 9-month academic year position. The work cycle runs from August 10 to May 9.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:9

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule:M-F 8:00 -5:00 evening and weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Counselor II

Department: Alcohol Awareness Programs

Salary:Commensurate with Experience

Department Contact Name: Cora Taylor

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.