Counselor

Phoenix House of New York

. Provide individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring, and review .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRonkonkoma • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual and group counseling, developing treatment and recovery plans, and supervising milieu staff within a behavioral health setting. Proficient in psychosocial interventions and motivational interviewing techniques to support patient recovery.

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Credentialed Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)Individual CounselingPsychosocial InterventionsTreatment/Recovery Plan PreparationSupervision Of Milieu Staff

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Hard Skills

CounselingTreatment PlanningCase Record MaintenanceMedication DispensingMotivational Interviewing Techniques

Soft Skills

Therapeutic InteractionsEngagementSupervision

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or EquivalentCredentialed Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentMilieu TherapyPsychosocial Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring, and review
Facilitate activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, and treatment planning in the milieu
Provide therapeutic interactions to develop patients’ social, cognitive, and behavioral skills
Supervise milieu staff
Provide psychosocial interventions addressing urges, cravings, impulsive behavior, and cognitive distortions
Use motivational interviewing techniques
Provide individual, group, family, and multi-family group counseling
Plan and facilitate resident interactions within the milieu
Assist with supervision of activities establishing a treatment environment
Prepare and maintain case records
Assist in the medication room in case of emergency

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) required
Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program
Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency
Ability to provide counseling and psychosocial interventions
Ability to prepare, monitor, and review treatment/recovery plans
Ability to prepare and maintain case records
Ability to supervise milieu staff
Ability to work with standard office equipment
Ability to meet stated physical demands, including lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
Pet insurance
Legal support
Other supplemental insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
403(b) retirement plan
Competitive wages