Recovery‑Focused Wellness Specialist (ACT Team)

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Wellness Specialist to join the ACT Team in New York, providing wellness management and linkage services to individuals with complex mental health needs. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and community integration.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care, with responsibilities including group sessions, crisis intervention, and housing linkage. Bachelors or Masters in relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• At least two years of experience in human services; clinical experience in crisis assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, and/or co-occurring substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead wellness education within the ACT team, including group sessions when indicated.
• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
• Advocate for the rights and preferences of individuals in the ACT program.
• Attend daily team meetings to discuss case management and clinical needs.
• Assist individuals in attaining housing, social relationships, daily activities and symptom relief.
• Collaborate with supports on treatment planning and case management to promote stability.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call on rotating basis.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in social work/psychology/rehab counseling

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Teams

Zoom/Webex

Job description

S:US is seeking a Wellness Specialist to join the ACT Team in New York, providing wellness management and linkage services to individuals with complex mental health needs. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and community integration.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care, with responsibilities including group sessions, crisis intervention, and housing linkage. Bachelors or Masters in relevant field is required.