Counselor (57259)

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Long Island City, New York$20.48 - $30.00 hourlyFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Phoenix House of New York as a Substance Abuse Counselor – CASAC, M-F in Long Island City, NY. 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

  • exempt Salary range $20.48
  • $30.00 hourly Job Shift Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, however, the facility is a 24/7 365

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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $20.48 - $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 Substance Abuse Counselor – CASAC, M-F.

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningPsychosocial interventionsMotivational interviewingCrisis managementCase record maintenanceMilieu managementSubstance use disorder treatmentBehavioral healthEmotional intelligenceRelationship managementCritical evaluationProblem solvingDecision makingCommunication
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor (57259) position at Phoenix House of New York includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction 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: $30000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Long Island City, New York.

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 ($30k–$30k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Psychosocial interventions, Motivational interviewing, Crisis management, Case record maintenance, Milieu management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will facilitate daily living activities, community meetings, and provide evidence-based individual and group counseling. They are also responsible for preparing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate case records.

Benefits package: 10 paid holidays, Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Pet insurance, Legal support, Supplemental insurance, Tuition reimbursement, 403(b) retirement plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Phoenix House of New York

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, New York
2-5

Benefits & Perks

10 paid holidays
Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
Legal support
Supplemental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
403(b) retirement plan

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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