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Phoenix House

Outpatient Counselor (54844)

Phoenix House, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Phoenix House Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides direct counseling services to patients. Responsibilities

Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring and review Provide therapeutic interactions to foster patient’s social, cognitive, and behavioral skill development Provide psychosocial interventions to teach skills for coping with urges, craving, impulsive behavior and cognitive distortions in thinking, motivational interviewing techniques Provide individual, group and family counseling, where appropriate Plan and facilitate interactions with patients within the program to build social, emotional, and behavioral functioning Prepare and maintain accurate and thorough case records Maintain relationships with patient referral agencies Complete utilization reviews in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care Competencies (KSA’s)

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 Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent Bachelors Degree a plus LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing Required Experience

Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program 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

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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