Substance Abuse Therapist - 0005A (ARE003) - Mon, Wed, Thurs 12PM-8PM, Tues, Fri 9AM-5PM
About The Position
The substance abuse specialist is part of interdisciplinary team who provides recovery oriented services in an OASAS 822 clinic for those that have substance use/co-occurring disorders. At WellLife Network, your clinical expertise helps individuals achieve wellness, recovery, and independence. Join a compassionate team of professionals dedicated to providing person-centered care across behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and community-based programs. Here, your skills make a real difference — one life, one family, and one community at a time. WellLife Network is a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. Recognized as a 2023 top-rated nonprofit, WellLife Network empowers people to overcome life’s challenges and achieve greater independence, well-being, and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive suite of programs spanning mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, housing, and employment support, all grounded in a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Central to our mission is an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within our organization and in the communities we serve. As a trusted community partner, WellLife Network fosters a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their fullest potential.
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Minimum education requirements are LMSW, LMSW-P, LMHC, LMHC-P ,LCSW or LMHC-D, with CASAC
- Candidate must HAVE KNOWLEDGE of OASAS regulations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with avatar a plus
Responsibilities
- Performing comprehensive assessments
- Individual and group psychotherapy
- Complete timely documentation in electronic health record
- Attain and maintain productivity expectations
- Maintain required caseload and associated documentation
- Perform breathalyzer and urine testing on a regular basis
- Coordinate care with other services/agencies
- Attend weekly case conference meetings, individual supervision and agency mandated trainings
- Practice mandated reporting/incident reporting based on agency and state guidelines
- Obtain and maintain certifications and required licenses
- Provide monitoring of patients progress, attendance and follow agency guidelines for contact
- Maintain 42CFR, 45CFR, HIPPA and HIV confidentiality on all current patients and former patients of the agency
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k retirement plan (with matching)
- Paid time off
- holidays
- personal days
- Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
