Student Assistance Counselor

Company: Coastline EAP
Location: Central Falls
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Full-time Description Do you believe one trusted adult can change a student’s entire story? We do too. We are hiring a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) to join a school-based team that supports students navigating substance use, stress, trauma and related challenges. You will be embedded directly in a school community - working alongside educators, families, and community partners - to help students get back on track, stay connected to learning, and access the support they need to thrive. This is a full-time, in-person, school-year position with annualized (year-round) pay. This is not office work. This is relationship-building work. Prevention work. Hope-building work. What you will do: · Develop and lead school-wide prevention campaigns focused on substance use prevention and mental health. · Provide classroom-based substance use prevention education using evidence based curriculum. · Screen and identify students at risk and connect them to the appropriate level of care · Provide short term, brief intervention and support to students · Facilitate evidence-based individual and group early intervention programs · Support students reentering school after treatment or crisis · Collaborate closely with school administrators, teachers, school-based mental health team, and families · Document services, referrals, and outcomes in a secure electronic data system · Be a steady, calm presence when things feel unsteady Who you are: · You believe substance use prevention and early intervention matters · You are calm and thoughtful in high-pressure or uncertain situations · You listen more than you talk, and respond with empathy and clear boundaries · You understand that behavior is communication, especially for young people navigating stress or trauma · You can build trust with young people who may be hesitant to engage or have been disappointed by adults in the past · You value collaboration and work effectively with educators, families, and community partners · You are organized, ethical, and accountable, with strong attention to documentation and follow-through · You are comfortable working in a fast-paced school environment where priorities can shift quickly Requirements Qualifications · Master’s degree in behavioral health specialty: Social Work, Counseling or Psychology · Must be willing to apply for RI Student Assistance Certification (CSAC) after two years of full-time employment or the equivalent · Demonstrate strong computer competence using electronic data systems, email, and Google Workspace. · Professional verbal, written, and presentation/group facilitation skills · Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, manage crises, and maintain highest ethical standards/boundaries · Knowledge of best practices in substance use prevention, treatment and education, school policies and procedures, and relevant educational practices. · On-going compliance with professional continuing education requirements What we offer We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to Union and Non-Union members, which includes: · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Life Insurance Coverage · 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions · Generous Paid Time Off · Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities · Reimbursement for Licensing Fees · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Pet Insurance Salary differential for RIDOH Salary Description 53,526.23-$58,526.23

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