Substance Abuse Counselor

Project Hospitality • New York, NY

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Harm Reduction Counselor to support individuals living with HIV who use substances. This role is part of a low-threshold, harm reduction program funded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and guided by New York State public health standards. Our approach meets people where they are—abstinence is not required. We focus on safer use, increasing engagement in care, improving medication adherence, and supporting long-term stability.

Requirements

• Minimum CASAC-T OR BA in social work/mental health
• 2+ years experience in harm reduction, substance use, HIV services, or community health
• Strong understanding of harm reduction and low-threshold models
• Experience working with underserved populations

Nice To Haves

• CASAC / CASAC-Advanced / Master CASAC OR Social Worker
• MAT and co-occurring mental health experience
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches
• Conduct substance use and risk assessments
• Develop client-driven service plans
• Promote ART adherence and HIV care engagement
• Provide overdose prevention education and naloxone training
• Support safer substance use practices
• Conduct outreach and re-engage clients who have fallen out of care
• Maintain accurate documentation aligned with Ryan White standards
• Collaborate with medical providers and multidisciplinary teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree