Counselor (57259)

Phoenix House of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,213 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York seeks a Counselor dedicated to transforming lives by providing evidence-based group counseling and treatment plans. This full-time position offers a salary between $20.48 and $30.00 hourly, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and be a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. The role requires strong emotional intelligence, effective communication skills, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Shuttle services are offered for staff commuting, ensuring convenience for the busy schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation.
• Facilitate activities of daily living and community meetings.
• Provide psychosocial interventions for coping and skill development.
• Supervise milieu staff and prepare case records.

Skills

Ethical Practices

Judgment

Relationship Management

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Professional Boundaries

Crisis Management

Decision Making

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Job description

Summary

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? As a Counselor at Phoenix House, you will facilitate activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement and carry out treatment plans. You will provide multi‑faceted evidence‑based group counseling as well as psychosocial interventions.

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is 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, and Forward Thinking—guide our 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

We recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why 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.

• (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...

Responsibilities

• 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

Location: Long Island City Residential – Queens, NY
Position Type: Full Time – non‑exempt
Salary range: $20.48–$30.00 hourly
Job Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (facility is 24/7 365‑day operating)
Shuttle services are provided for staff, pick up and drop off to and from the train stations in Long Island City to make the commute easier and more convenient.

Shuttle service for staff operates during the following hours:

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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is 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:

• 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.