Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

The Drug and Alcohol Counselor provide prevention, education, intervention, assessment, counseling, and referral services to Texas Southern University students experiencing substance use concerns. This position supports the university’s commitment to student wellness, academic success, retention, and personal development by promoting healthy decision-making and reducing the impact of alcohol and drug misuse on the campus community. The counselor collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, residence life staff, faculty, and community partners to provide comprehensive substance abuse prevention and intervention services while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.

Essential Duties Summary

• Conduct substance uses assessments, screenings, and evaluations for students referred to through self-referral, faculty, staff, residence life, campus police, or the student conduct process.
• Develop individualized treatment, intervention, and recovery support plans.
• Provide short-term individual counseling focused on substance use, recovery, relapse prevention, and wellness.
• Facilitate educational workshops, prevention programs, and awareness campaigns related to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, prescription drug misuse, and other substances.
• Conduct group counseling and support groups for students in recovery or seeking behavioral change.
• Collaborate with Residence Life, Student Conduct, Campus Police, Athletics, Student Organizations, and Student Affairs to support student wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate referrals to community treatment providers, rehabilitation programs, medical professionals, and mental health specialists when necessary.
• Maintain confidential clinical records and documentation in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, ethical standards, and university policies.
• Assist in crisis intervention and behavioral health response efforts involving substance-related concerns.
• Develop and implement campus-wide prevention initiatives during National Recovery Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, and other health promotion campaigns.
• Monitor trends in student substance use and recommend strategies to improve prevention and intervention efforts.
• Participating in university committees focused on student health, wellness, retention, and risk management.
• Provide consultation and training to faculty, staff, student leaders, and residence life personnel regarding substance abuse prevention and intervention.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Public Health, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Required Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the State of Texas, or eligibility to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or related clinical credential preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.