Substance Use Specialist (Young Adult ACT)

About the role

The Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment Team (YACT) is a unique and nontraditional licensed outpatient psychiatric clinic specifically for individuals between the age of 18-28, who have demonstrated a high service need with multiple hospitalizations, emergency room visits and difficulty maintaining stability in the community. YACT is derived from the nationally recognized Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model and an evidence-based practice. The YACT Team serves clients who when referred are residents of Manhattan.

The Substance Use Specialist is responsible for providing counseling, case management services and daily support regarding substance abuse and co-occurring issues. The Substance Use Specialist is an active member of the multidisciplinary ACT treatment team with a specialization in co-occurring disorders.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Pay

$56,000 - $65,000

Qualifications

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.