The “Substance Use Specialist” is responsible for assisting Callen-Lorde’s patients with addiction and substance misuse needs including: screening and assessment, providing brief interventions and brief treatment for patients living with addiction, internal and external coordination of care including referrals/partnerships with substance use disorder treatment facilities, and case management/navigation. This position plays a key role in specific grants related to identification and treatment of addictions with a focus on SAMHSA projects. The “Substance Use Specialist” will provide clinical care for patients and have time dedicated to the programmatic, administrative, and case management functions of the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,939.60 - $89,616.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year of post-graduate experience working with people diagnosed with substance use disorders?
• Why do you want to work for an organization that primarily serves the LGBTQ and underserved communities?

Experience:

• Individual / group therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Addiction/substance use counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LMSW/LCSW (Required)
• CASAC license (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person