Associate Director, CARES & Outreach

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 23rd, 2026

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NC State University is hiring an Associate Director, CARES & Outreach. The role involves leading prevention services through suicide prevention, psychoeducation, outreach, case management, and administrative supervision, including policy development and team coordination. The Associate Director also provides direct support to students, supervises staff, and serves as a key member of the department's leadership and administrative teams.

Highlights

Lead and oversee suicide prevention, outreach programs, and the Mental Health Ambassador program.
Coordinate and deliver QPR training and manage AOD and recovery programs including grant administration and reporting.
Conduct one-on-one clinical assessments, manage case plans, and coordinate intervention and re-entry strategies for students.
Supervise 3-5 permanent staff and oversee interns, graduate assistants, and temporary employees.
Maintain compliance and best practices via policy development and ethical assessment of student data using Maxient and Impact systems.
Provide after-hours postvention support and serve as backup for outreach events requiring evening and weekend availability.
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required, with full clinical licensure (or ability to obtain within six months) and five years post-licensure experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and independent decision-making skills necessary.
Preferred experience includes higher education case management systems, collaborative agency work, supervision, grant writing, and knowledge of relevant federal and state laws.
Department: Prevention Services within Academic & Student Affairs; salary commensurate with education and experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.