Substance Abuse Specialist

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY is hiring a Substance Use Clinician (CASAC preferred) to support children and families within the child welfare system. The role requires assessment, consultation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Starting salary is $34 per hour, with a typical schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, and occasional travel between Bronx locations; benefits are comprehensive.

Qualifications

• Credential CASAC preferred; MA often preferred; BA acceptable.
• 5+ years of professional experience in substance use treatment.
• Experience with families involved in child welfare or high-need systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of substance use needs with family context.
• Provide consultation to child welfare staff and translate findings into case plans.
• Recommend referrals, treatments, and community resources for coordinated care.
• Contribute expertise in substance use during team meetings and discussions.
• Document findings clearly with sensitivity to families and staff.

Skills

CASAC credential

SUD treatment

Family services

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Spanish language

Education

CASAC certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: CMO - UBA Child Welfare Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $36.38 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Substance Abuse Specialist: Substance Use Clinician Full-Time | CASAC (Master’s Degree Preferred) | Assessment & Consultation

We are seeking an experienced Substance Use Clinician to join Montefiore/UBA’s interdisciplinary team supporting children and families within the child welfare system. Substance Use Consultants will provide assessments and consultations to families referred by our partners at the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in the Bronx. This is an exciting opportunity for a credentialed CASAC (MA preferred) with expertise in substance use disorders (SUD) and a strong understanding of the unique needs of families impacted by child welfare involvement.

Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, research, and community partnerships that improve health outcomes across New York City. University Behavioral Associates (UBA), a part of Montefiore, is dedicated to providing innovative, evidence-based behavioral health and child welfare services to support children, families, and communities.

CSP clinical staff will be based at one of the following Bronx locations: 1200 Waters Place, 2100 Bartow Avenue, and 2501 Grand Concourse (with responsibilities at 1775 Grand Concourse). Staff may be expected to travel between locations at times. The typical shift is M-F from 8:30am-5pm but occasional evenings may be required.

About the Role As a Substance Use Clinician, you will provide specialized assessments, consultations, and clinical guidance to support staff and teams working with families affected by substance use. Your work will ensure that service planning and interventions address both the safety of children and the treatment and recovery needs of caregivers. We are hiring multiple Substance Use Clinicians, and are particularly interested in hiring staff experienced in working with both adolescents and adults. This is a Union (1199) position. Starting salary is $34/ hour. Benefits are excellent, including generous time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, child care and tuition support, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of substance use needs, with attention to co-occurring mental health and family system dynamics.
• Provide consultation to child welfare staff and supervisors, translating clinical findings into practical recommendations for case planning.
• Offer guidance on appropriate referrals, treatment options, and community-based resources to ensure families receive effective, coordinated care.
• Contribute specialized expertise in substance use and recovery during case discussions, conferences, and team meetings.
• Document findings and recommendations with clarity, accuracy, and sensitivity to the needs of families and staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Credentialed CASAC (Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required)
• 5+ years of professional experience, with direct work in substance use treatment and consultation
• Experience working with families involved in child welfare or other high-need systems
• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and evidence-based treatment models
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and provide clear, actionable clinical recommendations
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice
• Lifespan experience (adolescents and adults) preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on child and family safety and well-being
• Use your expertise to strengthen service delivery in complex child welfare cases
• Collaborate with a passionate, interdisciplinary team of clinicians and consultants
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A role where your specialized skills in substance use and recovery can change outcomes for vulnerable families

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.