Brown University Health
Substance Use Specialist-Adult Community Support Services
$56K–$92K
Gateway Healthcare · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
About the job
Provides substance use screening, treatment, recovery support, and care coordination for adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use needs.
What you'll do
- Uses Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and other evidence-based practices to engage and treat clients.
- Supports person-centered treatment planning, recovery goals, rehabilitation activities, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams and community providers.
- Maintains timely medical-record documentation and required data; participates in supervision, meetings, and professional training.
What they ask for
- CADC, LCDP, or a master's-level behavioral health license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A, LMHC, LMFT-A, or LMFT).
- Valid driver's license and use of a car during normal working hours, or another means of transportation to perform major job functions; required automobile liability insurance for any vehicle used.
- Understanding of mental health and substance use issues, human development, and family systems model of care.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Pay
$55,744.00-$91,956.80 (base salary)
Tools
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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