SUBSTANCE USE SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago


Brooklyn NY USA, United States Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Full time
Substance Use Specialist (LMSW/LCSW)

Job Details

Job Location

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center - Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$66,939.60 - $89,616.80 Salary/year

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

The Addictions 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, and 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 the identification and treatment of addictions with a focus on SAMHSA projects. The Addictions Specialist will provide clinical care for patients and have time dedicated to the programmatic, administrative, and case management functions of the role.

Qualifications

+ New York State Licensure/Registration as an LMSW or LCSW (required)

+ New York State Certification as a CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) preferred.

+ At least 1 year of experience working with people diagnosed with substance use disorders preferred.

+ At least 1 year of experience providing psychotherapy, individually or in a group setting.

+ Active participation in a setting that demonstrates a commitment to providing sensitive, culturally competent psychiatric care to LGBTQ persons and persons living with HIV.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with the special substance use concerns of dually diagnosed LGBTQ persons.

+ Demonstrated commitment to collaborative, team-based substance use and mental health treatment valuing the input and perspective of the full array of health professionals.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of substance use treatment, levels of care and treatment resources throughout the New York City area.

Desired Characteristics, Skills

+ Innovative, strengths-based approaches to working with acute and chronic behavioral health issues in an outpatient setting.

+ Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and participate in multiple clinical teams.

+ Commitment to community-based health and substance use services.

+ Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

+ Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

+ Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde

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