Substance Abuse Specialist - 00048 - Mon - Fri 9AM-5PM

Job Details: Job Location: ACT Team Bronx - Bronx, NY, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $70000.00Salary/year, Make an Impact.

At WellLife Network, your clinical expertise helps individuals achieve wellness, recovery, and independence. Join a compassionate team of professionals dedicated to providing person-centered care across behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and community-based programs. Here, your skills make a real difference — one life, one family, and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Specialist is a clinical member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team responsible for leading the integration of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment into comprehensive, person-centered care. This role provides individual and group substance use counseling, coordinates treatment services, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in achieving recovery and long-term stability.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to identify treatment needs and develop individualized service plans.

• Provide individual and group substance use counseling, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused interventions.

• Coordinate and monitor drug and alcohol screenings and facilitate referrals to appropriate treatment providers and community recovery resources, including AA, NA, and other support programs.

• Collaborate with ACT Team members to integrate substance use treatment goals into individualized treatment plans.

• Coordinate case management services to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care.

• Serve as a liaison between the ACT program and community providers, including mental health, substance use treatment, and medical providers.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning.

• Monitor participant progress, update treatment plans as needed, and communicate clinical recommendations to the treatment team.

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), including progress notes completed within required timeframes.

• Ensure compliance with agency policies and all applicable OMH, AOT, and regulatory requirements.

• Enter and maintain required data in CAIRS and other agency systems.

• Assist individuals in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, personal care, nutrition, transportation, community integration, vocational development, and social skills.

• Provide crisis intervention, mental health support, and community-based services, including accompanying individuals to appointments when appropriate.

• Participate in required ACT, OMH, and agency trainings and maintain professional competency.

• Participate in the ACT on-call rotation to provide after-hours crisis intervention and emergency support.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards at all times.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide community-based services.

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate an agency vehicle, as required.

• Ability to participate in after-hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

• Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.

What You’ll Gain

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

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Qualifications:
Masters Degree in social work, mental health or marriage and family therapy or a CASAC required.
Two years experience working with Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers preferred.
Experience working with behavioral health population preferred.
Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
Valid New York State drivers license and vehicle required candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits.