Substance Abuse Specialist - 0005A (ARE003) - Mon, Wed, Thurs 12PM-8PM, Tues, Fri 9AM-5PM

## Job Description

**Make an Impact.**

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.

**About WellLife Network:**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.

**Position Summary**: 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.

**Essential Accountabilities:**

• Responsibilities include 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.

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## Job Qualifications

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. Experience with avatar a plus

**What You’ll Gain**

• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions