Job Description

• Complete intake assessments and enrollment for new clients
• Refer clients for services identified in needs assessment and assist in providing wraparound services for clients
• Facilitate clients' increased access to specialized care including early intervention, primary care amend mental health services.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups
• Meets individually with clients for substance use counseling and treatment planning
• Works directly with program and clinical staff to collaborate on treatment needs of clients
• Completes paperwork and documentation as required for compliance and billing
• Maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external providers of services
• Provides administrative support to the Director of Outpatient Services


• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or social services field
• LADAC I/II or CADAC, or eligibility strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the deliverance of services to individuals with substance use disorders Strong working and conceptual understanding of substance use disorders; etiology and treatment continuum Experience with individual and group treatment of individuals with substance use disorders
• Knowledge of area resources and systems
• Ability to work as part of a team and to support team members
• Strong customer service orientation
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in working with culturally and racially diverse groups
• Bilingual/bicultural skills in English/Spanish strongly preferred

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$879.90 - $1,051.57 / wk

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