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Vocational Counselor

Phoenix House of New York · phoenixhouseny.org
BrentwoodPart-time
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The job in short

Vocational counselling.

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Details

Found
35 d ago · posted 2026-09-25
Location
Brentwood, NY, USA
Pay (as listed)
$20–$25 an hour

Full description

Job Details: Job Location: Brentwood CR PROS - Brentwood, NY, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Morning, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, 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. Provide and/or coordinate the pre-vocational activities that help patients develop and achieve vocation rehabilitation goals and function successfully in the competitive workplace. 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: 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. Job Details:  Brentwood PROS - Brentwood , NY  Part-Time-Non-exempt  Salary range $20.00 - $25.00 hourly 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 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

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