Counselor (56719)

1 month ago

United States$30.67/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Phoenix House of New York as a Counselor (56719) in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY 11106Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GED EquivalentSalary Range: $20.48 - $30.

Key Responsibilities

AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program Trained to dispense medications to clients in case of emergency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in an indoor office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $30.67/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Phoenix House of New York as a Counselor (56719).

Key Skills

CounselingTreatment PlanningMilieu ManagementTherapeutic InteractionsSkill DevelopmentPsychosocial InterventionsMotivational InterviewingCrisis ManagementRecord KeepingEthical PracticesEmotional IntelligenceProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamwork

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor (56719) at Phoenix House of New York a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Phoenix House of New York is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Treatment Planning, Milieu Management, Therapeutic Interactions, Skill Development, Psychosocial Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides direct counseling services, including individual and group sessions, and is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and reviewing treatment and recovery plans for patients. This role also involves facilitating daily living activities and providing therapeutic interactions to de...

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