Counselor

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? As a Counselor at Phoenix House, you will facilitate activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement and carry 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 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. (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 Location: Long Island City Residential – Queens, NY Position Type: Full Time – non‑exempt Salary range: $20.48–$30.00 hourly Job Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (facility is 24/7 365‑day operating) Shuttle services are provided for staff, pick up and drop off to and from the train stations in Long Island City to make the commute easier and more convenient. Shuttle service for staff operates during the following hours: Morning: 6:30AM–10:00AM Evening: 4:30PM–8:00PM Qualifications Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. License/Certification : Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is 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 : 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr