Counselor (58730)

Phoenix House of New York; Wainscott (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, personal and

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

Legal support

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York is seeking a Counselor at the East Hampton Residential - Wainscott site. You will facilitate activities of daily living, lead community meetings, engage residents, and carry out treatment plans using evidence-based group counseling and psychosocial interventions.

This nonprofit offers 100% employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees and dependents, a salary range of $27.80–$30.67 hourly, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CASAC credential 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.
• 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

Counseling skills

Engagement facilitation

Treatment planning

Empathy

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CASAC Certification

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 Hourly. Travel Percentage: None. Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services.

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.

***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 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 todays 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...

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

• 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.