University of Texas
Director of Substance Use Recovery Strategy and Initiatives
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
**Job Posting Title:**Director of Substance Use Recovery Strategy and Initiatives**----****Hiring Department:**School of Social Work**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt**----****Earliest Start Date:**Jan 19, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## General NotesAbout UT Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people.UT Social Work, ranked among the top10 programs of social work education in the country, values high-level scholarship, innovative teaching and commitment to service.
Our mission is to promote social and economic justice, alleviate critical social problems and enhance human well-being.Learn more about UT Austin’s ,
and .* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage* Retirement contributions* Paid vacation and sick time* Paid holidays* For more Total Rewards clickThis job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described.Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply for any role you're personally interested in and excited to drive positive change.## PurposeProvide strategic leadership for initiatives in substance misuse and recovery at UT Social Work. Advise the dean and school leadership, coordinate teaching and research programs, and lead efforts to launch and oversee a recovery high school with family support services. Collaborate with faculty, students, community partners, and the Moritz Center for Societal Impact. Represent UT Social Work locally, statewide, and nationally.## ResponsibilitiesConcerning the strategic domain of substance misuse and recovery:* Advise the dean and school leadership on opportunities and initiatives related to substance misuse and recovery* Collaborate with leadership, faculty stakeholders, students, and community partners to coordinate and advance teaching, research, and programmatic offerings* Develop and coordinate programs that link research and teaching within this strategic domain* Support efforts related to development and fundraising that pertain this strategic domain* Lead efforts to plan, resource, launch, and oversee a recovery high school as well as wrap around family support services, for which Texas Social Work will serve as the administrative home* Collaborate with Moritz Center for Societal Impact to advance work related to this domain* Serve as an ambassador for UT Social Work, locally, state-wide, and nationally## Required Qualifications* Master's degree in counseling, social work, student personnel administration or related field.* 3 years of experience in facilitating substance use and recovery counseling and support groups (particularly in collegiate recovery)* 3 years of experience in supervision of graduate trainees in counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field## Preferred Qualifications* Experience working in a clinical setting for substance use and recovery, particularly with a college student population.* Experience with making referrals and collaborating with rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and drug abuse.* Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, in Texas* Licensed Professional Counselor eligible in Texas.* Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).* Similar certification.## Salary Range$125,000 + depending on qualifications## Working Conditions* Standard office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students, during usual office hours.* Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.* This position is based in Austin, TX and is required to work on campus.## Work Shift* Monday – Friday (subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours)## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----**Employment Eligibility:**Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----**Retirement Plan Eligibility:**The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----**Background Checks:**A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----**Equal Opportunity Employer:**The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----**Pay Transparency:**The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our mission is to promote social and economic justice, alleviate critical social problems and enhance human well-being.Learn more about UT Austin’s ,
and .* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage* Retirement contributions* Paid vacation and sick time* Paid holidays* For more Total Rewards clickThis job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described.Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply for any role you're personally interested in and excited to drive positive change.## PurposeProvide strategic leadership for initiatives in substance misuse and recovery at UT Social Work. Advise the dean and school leadership, coordinate teaching and research programs, and lead efforts to launch and oversee a recovery high school with family support services. Collaborate with faculty, students, community partners, and the Moritz Center for Societal Impact. Represent UT Social Work locally, statewide, and nationally.## ResponsibilitiesConcerning the strategic domain of substance misuse and recovery:* Advise the dean and school leadership on opportunities and initiatives related to substance misuse and recovery* Collaborate with leadership, faculty stakeholders, students, and community partners to coordinate and advance teaching, research, and programmatic offerings* Develop and coordinate programs that link research and teaching within this strategic domain* Support efforts related to development and fundraising that pertain this strategic domain* Lead efforts to plan, resource, launch, and oversee a recovery high school as well as wrap around family support services, for which Texas Social Work will serve as the administrative home* Collaborate with Moritz Center for Societal Impact to advance work related to this domain* Serve as an ambassador for UT Social Work, locally, state-wide, and nationally## Required Qualifications* Master's degree in counseling, social work, student personnel administration or related field.* 3 years of experience in facilitating substance use and recovery counseling and support groups (particularly in collegiate recovery)* 3 years of experience in supervision of graduate trainees in counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field## Preferred Qualifications* Experience working in a clinical setting for substance use and recovery, particularly with a college student population.* Experience with making referrals and collaborating with rehabilitation facilities for alcohol and drug abuse.* Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, in Texas* Licensed Professional Counselor eligible in Texas.* Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).* Similar certification.## Salary Range$125,000 + depending on qualifications## Working Conditions* Standard office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students, during usual office hours.* Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.* This position is based in Austin, TX and is required to work on campus.## Work Shift* Monday – Friday (subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours)## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----**Employment Eligibility:**Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----**Retirement Plan Eligibility:**The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----**Background Checks:**A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----**Equal Opportunity Employer:**The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----**Pay Transparency:**The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, #J-18808-Ljbffr