Outpatient Counselor (56811)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Long
• Island
• City
• Outpatient -
• Long
• Island
• City,
• NY 11106Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• Graduate
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $58,000.00 - $64,000.00
• Salary/yearTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift:
• MorningJob
• Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSUMMARY 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. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together. 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: (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 Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient’s social, cognitive, and behavioral skill development 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, where appropriate Plan and facilitate interactions with patients within the program to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning Prepare and maintain accurate and thorough case records Maintain relationships with patient referral agencies Complete utilization reviews in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care Job Details: Long Island City Outpatient - Queens, NY Full Time-non-exempt Salary range $58,000 - $64,000 QualificationsREQUIRED 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 Bilingual preferred. 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 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