Kent State University seeks to fill a position on our treatment team for a Substance Use Specialist on the Kent campus. The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office is part of the Division of Student Life and is dedicated to building a caring and supportive staff committed to serving Kent State University students and providing consultation to the university community.
Substance Use Specialist: 12-month
Candidates with university counseling experience and who have worked within a collegiate recovery community are preferred. Candidates must have a master’s degree in counseling, two years of direct care experience in AOD counseling, be licensed in Ohio as an LPCC or LPCC-S and have at least a basic level of certification as a chemical dependency counselor (CDCA or above). This is a 12-month full-time position that requires flexible work hours, and the salary is commensurate with experience and licensure status. Both experienced and early career clinicians are encouraged to apply.
As a comprehensive student counseling center, CAPS endeavors to create a welcoming and affirming environment for all. CAPS operates within the Division of Student Life, which provides student-focused opportunities to positively enhance students’ lives through advocacy, support, engagement, and inclusion. By fostering a student’s sense of belonging and supporting their mental health and wellbeing, we support student success, both academically and personally. As such, this role is critical to the division and the university’s mission.
Kent State University is an eight-campus public institution with an enrollment of over 35,000 students from all over the U.S and the world. Rated a top national public university by U.S. News and World Report, Kent State offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and minors, masters and doctoral degrees, and an accredited College of Podiatric Medicine. Located in northeast Ohio, Kent State is easily accessible to many area attractions. The City of Cleveland offers the nation's largest concentration of cultural, educational and medical institutions within one square mile; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Playhouse Square, containing 10 performance spaces; also within easy driving distance is the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Scenic Railroad, covering 33,000 acres of woods, water and wildlife. All of these opportunities are offered within an affordable region with a cost of living well below the national average.
Candidates who are interested in these positions may apply online at https://jobs.kent.edu/jobs/substance-use-specialist-kent-campus-kent-ohio-united-states
Sincerely,
John S. Schell, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
