Vocational Counselor (58774)

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake of all patients to obtain vocation and educational background information to identify preliminary needs and develop an initial plan of services to meet those needs.
• Conduct a comprehensive vocational/educational assessment including patient history, test administration and the evaluation of the patients capacity to function
• Prepare a Vocational Rehabilitation Plan with short and long range goals and methodology to achieve goals
• Maintain a list of patients with updated status regarding involvement in work-related activities, work readiness, and employment status at 30-60-90-180 day intervals.
• Provide on-going individual and group counseling of all patients to establish vocational decisions and assist in achieving goals
• Meet with each assigned patient at least once every 30 days
• Provide instruction in one or more of the courses in the pre-employment (with an emphasis on Life Skills Training, Job Readiness, Job Retention curricula
• Function as an integral member of the treatment team
• Provide training and consultation to clinical staff in Vocational Rehabilitation principles and practices to help ensure coordination and integration of vocational services into the treatment process.

Qualifications

• Required Education: B.A. in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or a related field; M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation or Guidance Counseling preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) preferred
• Required Experience: Minimum two years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation counseling of persons in a behavioral health treatment setting
• 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

Benefits

• 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 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

Pay

Salary range $20.00 - $25.00 hourly

Schedule

Part-Time-Non-exempt, Brentwood PROS - Brentwood, NY