Senior Counselor (57347)

Job DetailsJob Location: Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY 11779Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: License/CertificationSalary Range: $23.51 - $35.29 HourlyJob 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 Senior Counselor at Phoenix House, you will be responsible for the administration, supervision, and direction of clinical activities involved in establishing a complete treatment environment. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.  ***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!*** 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: Assists in the supervision of CASAC counselors (when assigned) and providing needed support during crisis. Senior counselors should be involved in the crisis intervention. · Handles a small caseload, delivering all treatment components to assigned patients; providing both individual and group therapy. · Ensures that the clients in their respective program, building or floor are supported throughout the day and works with the RSS and RSS supervisors on the day-to-day concerns. · Participates in case conferences to assess patient progress, where needed; makes recommendations for changes in treatment planning and advancement to the next treatment level. · Makes recommendations regarding program effectiveness and needed revisions to the program design and/or policies and procedures. · Provides input for annual counselor performance evaluations for the Clinical Supervisor’s and/or Program Director’s review. · Teach and train staff in the clinical aspects of a treatment, rendering individual training whenever necessary, while observing staff performance in actual treatment situations. · Assist with the oversight of the CASAC intern program and training and onboarding. · Medication monitoring. Job Details:  Ronkonkoma Residential – Ronkonkoma, NY  Full Time-non-exempt  Salary range $23.51 - $35.29. QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION · High School Diploma/GED · Bachelors preferred   LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS · Independent license issued by NYS · Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing, preferred   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE · Minimum three years of experience working with the substance use disorder population · Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory role   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.