Phoenix House of New York·New York
The counselor will facilitate daily living activities, community meetings, and provide evidence-based individual and group counseling. They are also responsible for preparing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate case records.
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... 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: Long Island City Residential – Queens, NY Full Time-non-exempt Salary range $20.48 - $30.00 hourly Job Shift Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, however, the facility is a 24/7 365-day operating facility Shuttle services are provided for staff, pick up and drop off to and from the train stations in Long Island City, making the commute easier and more convenient. Shuttle service for staff operates during the following hours: Morning: 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM QualificationsREQUIRED 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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification. A minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment program is required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.