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About the Role
As an Admission Counselor at Phoenix House, you will screen, interview, schedule, and complete assessments and admissions utilizing Comprehensive Intake Assessment, Modified Mini Screening, LOCADTR3. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.
Responsibilities
- Conducts level of care assessments
- Case conference assessments with medical/psych department plus campus leader
- Coordinates and completes the admission process to maintain an accurate daily census
- Assist in making referrals to patients that are not appropriate for our services
- Coordinates and completes the admission of patients with approval by their authorized representatives and/or funding agencies
- Performs assessments, screening, and crisis intervention with patients as required
- Evaluates test results, psych evaluations and other reports/interviews to determine if candidate is appropriate for treatment at Phoenix House
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the expectations and standards of Phoenix House policy and procedures and state licensing requirements
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- CASAC OR CASAC-T Required
- Minimum two years working in substance use treatment admissions
- Familiarity with regulations governing substance use treatment services
- Ethical Practices
- Judgment
- Relationship Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy
- Professional Boundaries
- Interview Skills
- Global and Cultural Awareness
- Critical Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Crisis Management
- Technical Capacity
- 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
Skills
- Comprehensive Intake Assessment
- Modified Mini Screening
- LOCADTR3
- Computer
- Phones
- Photocopiers
Location
- Long Island City, NY 11106
- Long Island City Residential - Queens, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Full Time-non-exempt
Experience Level
- Minimum two years working in substance use treatment admissions
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor's degree
- CASAC OR CASAC-T
Salary/Compensations
- $20.48 - $30.67 Hourly
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents
- 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
About the Company
- 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.