Coordinator of Prevention Services and Addiction Counselor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Coordinator of Prevention Services and Addiction Counselor Posting Number NFE03128P Department USD-Counseling Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The Student Counseling Center is seeking a Coordinator of Prevention Services and Addictions Counselor to plan, develop and carry out initiatives in substance use, suicide prevention programs; create and manage the center's prevention work-plan; create and participate in public speaking presentations in the residence halls, the USD Greek system, and other student organizations; work with student staff and para-professionals in prevention planning; oversee the delivery of substance use prevention programming and serve as the Prevention Specialist Advisor to any on-campus task forces. If certified/licensed in Chemical Dependency, will spend up to 35% time in delivery of services including assessment, treatment planning, and treatment to persons with substance use concerns/disorders. Evening and weekend work is required on an as needed basis. Some travel within the state for meetings and programming is required. Knowledge of grant processes is a plus.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in ADAS, counseling, health services, or a related field (with addiction counseling specialization) required. Must have the basic courses approved by the SD Board of Addiction Counseling and Professionals for trainee status in Addictions Counseling. Prefer candidate who is certified/licensed as an Addictions Counselor in South Dakota.

Knowledge of:

• Prevention program development;
• a strong understanding of the full range of developmental and mental health challenges affecting young adults; specifically higher education
• social, behavioral, psychological, and physical effects of chemical use;
• needs assessment, alcohol and other drug assessment tools, prevention and treatment strategies;
• spreadsheets, data-base and power-point production.

Ability to:

• identify needs and gaps within prevention domains;
• identify characteristics of impaired groups caused by chemical use;
• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning community and clients;
• establish and maintain effective prevention strategies with groups and motivational and strategic counseling relationships with clients;
• formulate prevention plans and make recommendations concerning agency policy change and campus community climate;
• support the university's values and the practice of Inclusive Excellence;
• perform after-hours educational presentations
• interact effectively with college-age populations, international students, parents, faculty, and college administrators is also essential.

Position is partially grant funded. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding, performance, and the needs of the University.

Posting Date 07/06/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/20/2026 Advertised Salary commensurate with qualifications Duration of the Term 10 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

8am-5pm M-F with some necessary hours in the evening and on weekends.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays If other, please indicate Some travel related to grant trainings, substance use/prevention conferences or required trainings Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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