BASICS Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Were currently searching for a BASICS Intervention Specialist to join our Hokie Wellness team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about student well-being please keep reading.

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Hokie Wellness team; a department centered on providing holistic well-being resources to the Virginia Tech community by focusing on a variety of health and well-being topics.
2) Youll be reporting to the Assistant Director for Substance Misuse Prevention in a 1500-hour non-benefited position.
3) Youll be responsible for using a modified BASICS model to facilitate individual sessions with higher-risk students both mandated and self-referred with the intent of exploring the role that substances may play in their lives and how that impacts their potential. The substances include but are not limited to alcohol cannabis nicotine and other drugs.
4) The BASICS model is typically a series of two conversations which use a feedback report to generate discrepancies between a persons substance use and their other goals. Motivational Interviewing is then used to enhance the persons drive to make their desired behavioral change.
5) Youll be offered an hourly rate of $21.50 per hour along with access to VT discounts and so much more!
6) Youll be offered the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement once training has been completed and a regular schedule has been established. Employees are expected to work within the hours of 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.
3) THE TEAM: The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services education outreach and resources to employees and students. The department strives to educate and empower every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness in order to enjoy a long healthful and purpose-filled life.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in health education health promotion public health human development psychology social work or related field.
Demonstrated experience in providing direct services to people with substance use diagnoses.
Experience with case management and record keeping.
Strong interpersonal skills with public speaking experience; small group facilitation; and 1:1 coaching.

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing and/or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or ACT.
Prior experience providing BASICS.
Prior experience working in health promotion/education in a higher education setting.
Health coaching experience.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$21.50

Hours per week

25

Review Date

09/14/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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