Counselor

Phoenix-House-of-New-York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Medical insurance for eligible staff

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York seeks a dedicated counselor to join a values-based nonprofit focused on addiction recovery. The role provides individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and psychosocial interventions in a residential milieu.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, supervising milieu staff, and maintaining case records. CASAC credential and a minimum of two years in behavioral health are required; a 24/7 facility demands flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CASAC certification required.
• Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review.
• Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, and treatment planning in milieu.
• Provides psychosocial interventions to teach coping skills and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Offers individual, group and family counseling, including multi-family group sessions.
• Maintains case records and assists in the medication room in emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CASAC Certification

Two years in behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY 11106Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GED EquivalentSalary Range: $20.48 - $30.67 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: MorningJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSummary

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Islandis a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values—Integrity,Compassion,Appreciation,Respect,Excellence,andForward Thinking—guideour approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

At Phoenix House,we recognize that in today’s economic climate,stabilityand support matter more than ever.That’swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.Here are some of ourperks:

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review
• Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, carrying out treatment planning in milieu
• Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patients social, cognitive and behavioral skill development
• Provide supervision of milieu staff
• Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques
• Provide individual, group and family counseling
• Provide multi-family group counseling
• Plan and facilitate interactions with residents within the milieu to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
• Assisting in supervision of activities related to establishing a treatment environment
• Prepare and maintain case records
• Assist in the medication room in case of emergency.

Job Details:

Long Island City Residential – Queens, NY

Full Time-non-exempt

Salary range $20.48 - $30.00 hourly

Job Shift Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, however, the facility is a 24/7 365-day operating facility

Shuttle services are provided for staff, pick up and drop off to and from the train stations in Long Island City, making the commute easier and more convenient.

Shuttle service for staff operates during the following hours:

• Morning: 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
• Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.