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Substance Abuse Counselor I

2 months ago

Avenal, California, United States Amity Foundation Full time
Job Opportunity at Amity Foundation

About the Position:

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I at our in-prison facilities. This is a unique opportunity to work in a groundbreaking program that helps the inmate population and enhances your training and experience in the field.

About Amity Foundation:

Amity Foundation is a safe and inclusive community where people can change and develop new values, responsibility, and lasting relationships. We are dedicated to the habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
  • Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum, leading and participating in face-to-face group and individual meetings using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic processes.
  • Engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectations for participation and completion.
  • Work directly with participants to develop and implement treatment/action plans and educate them about supportive networks as they return to the community.
  • Review treatment plans, evaluate, and record treatment progress, and document visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records, evaluating and documenting the progress of participants assigned to their groups.
  • Complete all delivery documentation requirements, summarizing participants' background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
  • Prepare accurate, concise, informative reports, records, and plans that are consistent with Amity standards and comply with applicable clinical and administrative rules.
  • Liaise with transition/reentry staff, plans, and prepares transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
  • Work collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff, supporting and collaborating with co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors, and Regional Directors.
  • Participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other training as appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.
  • Current AOD Certification with an organization recognized by the DHCS or Registration with BBS or AOD certifying body, depending on education level.
  • Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse, appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
  • Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS (preferred).
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
  • Protect and maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

What We Offer:

  • Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
  • 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
  • An organization committed to social justice and community action.
  • A Community-oriented workplace.