[1] He teaches in New York City as the Professor of Professional Practice for the Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Certificate Program[2] at the New School for Social Research.
Tatarsky is known for developing Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy (IHRP),[3] a treatment for the spectrum of substance use disorders and other high-risk behaviors.
At the City College of New York he was elected member of Phi Beta Kappa society and received the Bernard A. Ackerman Research Award.
[5] Early in his career, Tatarsky served as the Clinical Director and Senior Psychotherapist at The DiMele Center for Psychotherapy, where he directed a cocaine consultation service.
He is a member of the board of Moderation Management Network, Inc.[9] And has served as a clinical advisor to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.