Staff Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counselor and Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at the University of Notre is recruiting a Staff Psychologist/Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor with a specialty in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of substance misuse to join our diverse clinical team in providing evidence based interventions and services that will enable students to grow and successfully complete their educational goals. The UCC and the University are committed to serving the increasing mental health issues of students as we strive to fulfill the University’s mission of educating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals of many social, economic, cultural, religious, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds are supported in addressing their developmental and mental health concerns. Through increased collaboration with campus partners we hope to apply the UCC’s expertise in mental health to shape a culture of well-being on campus. Finally, the UCC is committed to training the next generation of psychologists and social workers by providing high quality training and supervision.
If you are a licensed clinician with a specialty in the area of substance use disorders who enjoys working with talented and supportive colleagues in a fast-paced environment, and you want to make a significant difference in students’ lives, we invite you to learn more about our UCC team.

The UCC’s Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Specialist:
● Provides evidence-based clinical interventions for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of
substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. Works with mandated
populations referred for AOD assessment and treatment. Provides ongoing training and
education for UCC staff to enhance competency in the areas of AOD assessment and treatment.
Responsible for the design, implementation, reporting, and evaluation of AOD services.
● Supports mandated student populations required to participate in an AOD assessment and
treatment as the result of a sanction issued by the Office of Community Standards or a positive
drug screen under the University’s Drug Testing Program for Student Athletes.
● Collaborates with University task forces and committees related to substance abuse on campus
including the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and the Drug Testing Oversight Committee
and other committees related to student well-being.
● Functions as a Staff Clinician at the UCC, providing a range of mental health services to our
diverse student body including drop-in triage services, individual and group counseling, planning
and implementing treatment interventions, developing and implementing psychoeducational/skill
building workshops that contribute to the UCC’s Stepped Care Model, providing consultation
services to faculty, staff and students, and managing crisis situations. Maintains accurate and
timely clinical records in electronic record keeping system.
● Provides after-hours emergency coverage as a back-up to a professional answering service for
one week periods approximately 3-4 times per year.
● Provides supervision and training to doctoral psychology interns in the UCC Doctoral Internship
Program in Health Service Provider in Psychology accredited by the American Psychological
Association, as well as MSW and Masters interns receiving training at the UCC.
● Contributes to the development and implementation of UCC strategic initiatives and the
subsequent development and implementation of goals, philosophies, policies, and procedures for
meeting the comprehensive mental health needs of Notre Dame students.
● Maintains current professional licensure as a mental health provider in the state of Indiana.
Participates in professional activities (e.g., research, professional presentations, leadership, and
community service).

Minimum Qualifications
● Ph.D., Psy. D., or Ed.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, MSW, or Masters in Counseling
from an accredited program and certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist.
● Licensed or license eligible in Indiana.
● Three years of full-time experience providing counseling for substance use and co-occurring
mental health concerns, including crisis management.
● Experience working with mandated client populations.
● Familiarity with the Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model, Motivational Interviewing, and
harm reduction strategies.
● Demonstrated proficiency and commitment to multicultural competence and experience working
with individuals from diverse populations, as well as underrepresented, marginalized, and/or
underserved populations.
● Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental
health.
● Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
● A solid understanding of boundaries and professional ethics is required.

Application Process: Please apply online at https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/34021 prior to April 16, 2024.