Addiction Therapist

7 days ago

Delano, California, United States Amity Foundation Full time

About the Position:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor II to join our team at Amity Foundation, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to providing rehabilitative programming services in prison settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver evidence-based treatment programs to participants, conducting individual and group sessions.
  • Implement scheduled program curricula, utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic approaches.
  • Engage participants daily, enforcing group rules and expectations for participation and completion.
  • Work closely with participants to develop and implement personalized treatment plans, educating them about supportive networks upon release.
  • Monitor and record treatment progress, noting visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records, evaluating and documenting progress.
  • Complete all delivery documentation requirements, summarizing participants' backgrounds, treatment plans, and recovery outcomes.
  • Liaise with transition/reentry staff, preparing transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
  • Collaborate with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff, supporting co-faculty members, including supervisors, directors, and regional directors.
  • Participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other training as appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A Master's Degree or above in a social service-related field; and licensed by, or registered with, the Board of Behavioral Sciences; or Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; OR
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and AOD certified; OR
  • An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and six (6) months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; OR
  • AOD certified and one (1) to two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive hourly wage of $24.00 - $27.00, depending on experience.
  • Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • 401K, HSA, and Supplementary Life insurance programs.
  • An organization committed to social justice and community action.
  • A Community-oriented workplace.