Counselor

About the role

The Counselor (Demonstrator) provides group, individual sessions, and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in an outpatient setting. They lead and participate in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under supervision, and evaluate emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health professional.
• Determines short and long-range goals and treatment plans with students.
• Observes, records, and evaluates changes in students' appearance, behavior, and demeanor, maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Evaluates emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Prepares reporting and documentation as required by Amity and contract compliance.
• Protects student's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and training as requested by supervisor.
• Serves as a Community Advocate role in addition to the job as requested by community leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Required: Bachelors' degree in a behavioral health field and one-year experience in a Substance abuse or behavioral health treatment facility; OR High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education work experience totaling a minimum of two years; OR Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics.
• Experience with the fundamentals of the Therapeutic Teaching Community.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.
• Certifications or Licenses:
• Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Tuberculosis test from a health professional.
• Skills/Abilities:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Record, or similar software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Understands human emotions with a high level of empathy.
• Empathy and understanding of role-reversal.
• Patience, active listening, and interest in diverse life stories.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with enthusiasm for helping people.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objective under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical/behavioral health terminology.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community oriented workplace.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently sits and/or stands for extended periods of time.
• Frequently sitting and typing for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Frequently moves from one work location to another daily.
• Required to wear comfortable and location appropriate clothes.
• Frequent ability to change direction as priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to professionally work under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.
• Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Mental Demands

• Ability to change direction as priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to professionally work under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.
• Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions

• Generally, in an indoor office setting.
• Occasionally works in outdoor elements such as heat, precipitation, and wind.

Environmental Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold or hot.

Travel

• May travel locally as needed.