Field Based Social Worker - Substance Abuse Service Center
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Bowery Residents' Committee as a Field Based Social Worker - Substance Abuse Service Center in United States. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in and lead in a two-person team with the Field Based Peer Specialist. Work collaboratively with shelter staff to address the needs of clients with substance use disorders in the shelter system.
Key Responsibilities
- week 37.5 hours per week
- 4 full days in field
- 1 full day in office
- 5 hours per week * Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm * 4 full days in field * 1 full day in office
Requirements
- MSW or CASAC required.
- LMSW or LMSW license preferred.
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR/First Aid/Narcan.
- Basic computer literacy required.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Bowery Residents' Committee as a Field Based Social Worker - Substance Abuse Service Center.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Field Based Social Worker - Substance Abuse Service Center at Bowery Residents' Committee a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Social Worker Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Bowery Residents' Committee is open to social worker candidates.
Remote social worker positions in Addiction Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote social worker position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Management, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, SBIRT Screening, Narcan Training, Case Management, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Lead a team to provide substance abuse support and harm reduction strategies for clients within a shelter system. Responsibilities include conducting screenings, providing Narcan training, and documenting progress for DHS reporting.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
today
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