Counselor (57862)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Plan

Competitive Wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York in East Hampton/Wainscott, NY is seeking a Counselor to support individuals in a residential setting. You will facilitate daily living activities, lead group and individual counseling, and implement evidence-based treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a High School diploma and CASAC certification, with at least two years in behavioral health. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive wages, and opportunities to grow within a values-driven

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is required.
• Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program.
• Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency.
• Strong ethics and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual counseling and treatment 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.

Skills

Empathy

Ethical Practices

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Professional Boundaries

Cultural Awareness

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CASAC credential

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East Hampton Residential - Wainscott, NY 11975

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent

Salary Range: $20.48 - $30.67 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSummary

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?

Job Description

As a Counselor at Phoenix House, you will facilitate activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement and carrying 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

At Phoenix House, 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. Here are some of our perks:

• (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

Wainscott Residential - East Hampton, NY

Full Time-non-exempt

Salary range $27.80- $30.67 hourly

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.

Benefits

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