Special Program Consultant, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

Special Program Consultant, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 03/21/2026

• Full-Time

Location

QUEENS

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention

Salary Range:

$82,950.00 – $101,870.00

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Job Description

Candidates must be Permanent in the Special Consultant (MHSS), 2


The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities.


DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Provide technical assistance (TA) to provider agencies on embedding Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) and person-centered programming within their agencies. Provide TA to providers on various policy transitions impacting the field.
• Conduct performance reviews of and site visits to contracted programs to determine areas needing attention or that present opportunities for service and process improvement.
• Monitor assigned programs and identify program issues. Develop action plans in collaboration with the provider agency, the Bureau's Operations Unit, and NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Regional Office (where appropriate).
• Utilize the NYS OASAS data systems to monitor DOHMH performance thresholds including: OASAS performance indicators, program audits, and management plans.
• Provide support to Bureau initiatives and special projects from a programmatic perspective.
• Participate in intra-Bureau and inter-Bureau workgroups from a programmatic perspective including enhancing cross-collaboration with other Bureau offices/units and with staff from other bureaus within the Division of Mental Hygiene.
• Liaise with assigned Borough Council, Regional Network or other community group including developing and disseminating resources and providing community presentations, as needed.
• Conduct NYS OASAS prior-consultations and certification application reviews on behalf of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) as the Local Government Unit (LGU) and while advancing the LGU's best practice goals for applicants of new programs, program expansions, relocations, change of ownership, and capital projects.
• Increase awareness for self and advance and promote equity amongst all internal and external stakeholders about how health equity, race, gender, and social determinants of health impact substance misuse.
• Support the ongoing efforts of NYC DOHMH during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and experience with New York City's substance use service system and the broader continuum of care, knowledge of public policies pertaining to substance use and government agencies' (city and state) roles in supporting substance misuse prevention, care, and treatment.
• Experience in contract management.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills including public speaking.
• Ability both to understand and explain quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong time management skills, detail-oriented, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.


Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.


Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!


The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.


SPEC CONSULTANT (MHSS) (AL 2) - 5100C

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and either:
1. A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work, or 60 graduate semester credits from an accredited university in social work, psychology, health, rehabilitation, public health, psychiatric nursing or special education; plus one year of full-time, satisfactory experience providing direct care in a social, psychiatric, health, developmental/intellectual disabilities or substance use disorder agency or in the administration of a program providing direct care as described above, or as a consultant on program planning or evaluation for such
services; or


2. A Master's degree of at least 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited university in psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health, special
education, psychiatric nursing, counseling, human services, health, rehabilitation, public administration, or business administration; plus two years of experience as
described in "1" above; or


3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience. Candidates without either a Master's degree as described in "1" or "2" above or at least 60 graduate
semester credits in the areas listed in "1" above, must have at least:
a) a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of actual experience as described in "1" above; plus
b) a satisfactory combination of: (i) graduate semester credits in the areas listed in "1" and "2" above; and/or (ii) additional experience as described in "1" above, to equal 60 graduate semester credits or 2 years of experience.


Graduate semester credits from an accredited university may be substituted for the experience in qualification "3 b)" only, on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits for
each year of experience. Experience may be substituted for graduate semester credits in qualification "3 b)" only, on the basis of one year of experience for each 30 graduate
semester credits.


NOTE: For assignment to Assignment Level II, in addition to meeting the above qualification requirements, all candidates must have one additional year of
experience as described in "1" above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID

774838

Posted until

05/18/2026

Title code

5100C

Civil service title

SPEC CONSULTANT (MHSS) (AL 2)

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Special Program Consultant, Bureau Of Alcohol And Drug Use

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

42-09 28th Street

• Category:

  Health

Special Program Consultant, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use