Licensed Clinician (58611)

Phoenix House; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Insurance for 30+ hours/week

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of NY | Long Island is seeking a Licensed Clinician who will lead with purpose, elevate clinical quality, and influence client outcomes across a multidisciplinary care environment.

This role blends strong clinical expertise with leadership, coaching, and coordination, shaping treatment journeys, supervising staff development, and ensuring recovery-focused care through all stages of the program.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Independent NYS license required; CASAC preferred.
• Minimum five years in substance use disorder treatment; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical staff in developing comprehensive treatment plans addressing mental health, substance use, education, and vocational rehab.
• Conducts regular interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Conducts workshops and individual or group therapy sessions with other clinical staff.
• Oversees and coordinates patient case management with state/local agencies, referrals, schools, and community providers.
• Reviews staff clinical documentation and supports the clinical and recovery programming for all treatment phases.
• Facilitates progression of patients through the treatment process with staff and patients.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Ethical practices

Communication

Relationship management

Critical thinking

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

We’re seeking a Licensed Clinician who is ready to lead with purpose, elevate clinical quality, and directly influence client outcomes. This is a high-impact clinical leadership role. You’ll directly influence the quality of care, support the growth of clinical staff, and help clients build a foundation for lasting recovery. This role is ideal for someone who can balance strong clinical expertise with leadership, coaching, and coordination across a multidisciplinary care environment.

You won’t just manage cases—you’ll shape treatment journeys, strengthen clinical teams, and ensure clients receive comprehensive, compassionate care across every stage of recovery.

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:

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

• Assists clinical staff in the development of treatment plans, ensuring that such plans address all facets of a patient's treatment -- mental health, substance abuse, education and vocational rehabilitation.
• Conducts regular interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Conducts workshops and individual or group therapy sessions, as needed, in conjunction with other clinical staff.
• Works with counselors in all areas of their job functions and facilitates open, consistent, skill-focused clinical supervision and staff development, documenting as needed.
• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating overall patient case management with applicable state and local social services agencies, legal referral sources and resources, school-based stakeholders, and community-based providers of services, as needed.
• Reviews clinical documentation of staff; participates in or leads the clinical case review process; supports, monitors, and implements clinical and recovery support programming for all phases of treatment
• Works with staff and patients to facilitate effective progression of patients through the treatment process.
• Works with counselors to ensure that patients receive appropriate information/referrals throughout the re-entry phase of the program and in preparation for discharge.

Job Details

• Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY
• Full Time‑Exempt
• Salary range $64,400 - $75,000

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Independent license issued by NYS
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing, preferred

Required Experience

• Minimum five years of experience working in substance use disorder treatment
• Minimum two years of experience in a supervisory role
• Familiarity with OASAS regulations and those of other relevant bodies (i.e. housing providers, Department of Social Services, etc.)

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• 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.