Vocational Counselor

Summary

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 Vocational Counselor at Phoenix House
, you will assist staff and patients in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation that will result in patients entering skills training and obtaining employment. They provide and/or coordinate the pre-vocational activities that help patients develop and achieve vocation rehabilitation goals and function successfully in the competitive workplace.

• Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

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.

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...

• Conduct a comprehensive vocational/educational assessment including patient history, test administration and the evaluation of the patients’ capacity to function within the first 30 days of admission.
• 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
  -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 and document in the EHR.
• 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

• Long Island City Residential - Queens, NY
• Full Time-non-exempt
• Salary $20.48 - $30.67 hourly

• B.A. in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation or Guidance Counseling a plus.

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) preferred

• Minimum two years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation counseling of persons in a behavioral health treatment setting

• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision…