Counselor I

About the role

The Counselor I position at Amity Foundation is part of the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP), offering rehabilitative programming services to inmates.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based and standardized curriculum.
• Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work.
• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their classes.
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion.
• Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.

Requirements

• Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

Qualifications

• Must have operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.
• Must be able to protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.

Pay

• $28 - $28 an hour

Schedule

• Full-Time