At Phoenix Houses NY|LI, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person—and come from all fields.

We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House’ we believe in having fun along the way – embracing ‘progress not perfection’ as our journey continues.

Phoenix Houses NY|LI has openings for Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem Recovery Support Staff in our Long Island City (Queens) residential facility.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that patients adhere to the day-to-day program schedule, tracking attendance as required.  
• Monitors participation in program events and activities.
• Conducts and documents appropriately room/bed checks (minimally every thirty minutes) to ensure resident safety and presence.
• Conducts routine facility checks to ensure facility safety and security.
• Reviews client property/items upon admission to ensure compliance with facility and program rules.
• Conducts contraband searches and drug screen analysis administration in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assumes lead duties for shifts assigned, which includes ensuring that the program schedule is followed, all duties are assigned and completed by team and critical incidents are reported and documented.
• Mentors patients towards success in program including but not limited to behavior modification, program rules, school, job responsibilities and appropriate social interactions with peers, and family.
• Provides safe, timely, and supervised transportation of patients to off-site appointments or activities.
• Maintains accurate documentation in staff log, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other reports in a timely manner in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings; provides essential information to counseling staff on client utilization of concepts, work on treatment plan goals, skill development, etc.

 EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor – Trainee (CASAC-T) in good standing, preferred. 

 EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting, including working with patients with co-occurring disorders

 Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation, or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.

Phoenix House conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.