Counselor (57862)

Phoenix House; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 3,829,728 - 4,225,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Personal and wellness time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Legal support

Supplemental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House in Wainscott, NY seeks a Counselor to facilitate activities of daily living, group counseling and treatment plan implementation. You will deliver evidence-based counseling and psychosocial interventions to support recovery for residents.

The role requires CASAC and at least two years in behavioral health, with responsibilities spanning individual, group and family sessions, supervision of milieu staff, and maintaining case records in an indoor office setting.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Crisis Management

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Ethical Practices

Relationship Management

Emotional Intelligence

Professional Boundaries

Global and Cultural Awareness

Technical Capacity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 carrying out treatment plans. You will provide multi‑faceted evidence‑based group counseling as well as psychosocial interventions.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction‑free future together.

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

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.