Outpatient Counselor (53496)

Phoenix House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix House is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to provide counseling services under clinical supervision. This entry-level full-time role involves delivering therapeutic interactions, overseeing recovery plans, and maintaining client records, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Requires Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing.
• Minimum two years of experience in a behavioral health treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan development.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling.
• Maintain accurate case records and relationships with referral agencies.

Skills

Ethical Practices

Empathy

Communication

Critical Evaluation

Problem Solving

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides direct counseling services to patients.

Description

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan development, monitoring, and review
• Fostering patient’s social, cognitive, and behavioral skill development through therapeutic interactions
• Delivering psychosocial interventions to teach coping skills for urges, cravings, impulsive behaviors, and cognitive distortions, using motivational interviewing techniques
• Conducting individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate
• Planning and facilitating interactions to enhance social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
• Preparing and maintaining accurate case records
• Maintaining relationships with referral agencies
• Completing utilization reviews timely to ensure continuity of care

Competencies (KSA's)

• 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

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelors Degree a plus

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing

Required Experience

Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift/move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations

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