Position Title
Associate Director – AOD Services

University
Syracuse University

Department
Counseling Center – Options Program

Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Position Description
The Syracuse University Counseling Center is seeking a full-time, 11 month Associate Director for AOD services (Options Program). The Options program consists of two full time AOD Counselors, a part-time graduate assistant, and the Associate Director. The Associate Director will report directly to the Counseling Center Director and will be responsible for administrative leadership for the various alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention services. Specific responsibilites include assisting in the development and implementation of a strategic vision for the prevention/reduction of alcohol and other drug use, implementation of evidence based models for behavior change and recovery, program evaluation, and clinical supervision of Options Counselors. While this is primarily an administrative position, there will be some responsibility for provision of direct clinical servcies including assessments and substance abuse interventions. The projected start date for this position is January 11, 2010.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in counseling or clinical psychology or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in social work, counseling or related field. CASAC preferred, but not required.

Desired Qualifications
Minimum five years experience providing services to substance abusing populations. Experience providing services to a mandated client population. Experience and comfort working within a harm reduction model. Prior experience with community coalition building, environmental management strategies, and/or social norms marketing campaigns. Strong critical thinking and relationship building skills.

University Description
Syracuse University is a private university with a full time enrollment of approximately 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university consists of thirteen colleges and boasts internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Syracuse has a diverse student body, with students representing each of the fifty states as well as more than 90 foreign countries. The university’s guiding philosophy is Scholarship in Action, which illustrates Syracuse University’s drive, capacity, and commitment to convert what is learned in the classroom into practical use for the public good.

Region Description
Syracuse is city of approximately 150,000 people and is located at the geographic center of New York State. Our changing seasons allow for colorful autumns, and winter snows transform our gently rolling hills into a perfect playground for winter sports enthusiasts. Our location at the crossroads of New York State puts us within only five hours of nearly every major eastern metropolitan area, including New York City, Boston, Toronto, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.

Required Application Materials
Cover letter, resume and three professional references must be included.

Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately

Starting Date
Negotiable; Preferred by January 11, 2010.

Send Applications To:
www.sujobopps.com position # 025628

Mailing Address

Syracuse, NY 

Phone Number
315-443-4715

Web Address

This listing expires on:
2/3/2010