Counselor (57108)

Job DetailsJob Location: East Hampton Outpatient - East Hamptons, NY 11937Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GED EquivalentSalary Range: $20.48 - $30.67 HourlyTravel 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:


 East Hampton Outpatient - East Hampton, NY
 Full Time-non-exempt
 Salary range $20.48 - $30.67 hourly

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


 

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