Co-Occurring Substance Use Specialist (ACT Team)

Goddard Riverside Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center is seeking a Substance Use Specialist to provide counseling, case management and daily support for individuals with co-occurring disorders within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.

The role emphasizes harm-reduction practices, trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing to support recovery and community integration. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm in New York City, with a salary range of $56,000–$65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• CASAC preferred is an asset.
• Experience with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and document Co-Occurring Disorder (CoD) activities and liaison with treatment programs.
• Carry a caseload and conduct client assessments, formulate treatment goals, and assist with services and appointments.
• Participate as an ACT team member, attend meetings and trainings, and collaborate with staff to support clients.

Skills

SMI experience

Co-occurring SUD

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Motivational interviewing

Stage-wise treatment

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

CASAC preferred

Tools

AWARDS database

CAIRS

NYCMED

NIMRS

Job description

Goddard Riverside Community Center is seeking a Substance Use Specialist to provide counseling, case management and daily support for individuals with co-occurring disorders within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.

The role emphasizes harm-reduction practices, trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing to support recovery and community integration. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm in New York City, with a salary range of $56,000–$65,000 per year.