Counselor I

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn, and grow in our community as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I. This groundbreaking opportunity allows you to work in our prison programs to help the inmate population while enhancing your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development, implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:
As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I, you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).

What You Will Do:

• Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
• Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum. Lead and participate in face-to-face group and individual meetings utilizing 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 participants about supportive networks as they return to the community.
• Review treatment plans, evaluate, and record treatment progress, noting visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records. Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their groups.
• Complete all delivery documentation requirements. Summarize participants' background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
• Prepare accurate, concise, informative reports, records, and plans consistent with Amity standards and comply with applicable clinical and administrative rules.
• Liaise with transition/reentry staff, prepare transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
• Collaborate with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff. Support and collaborate 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• 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' 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.