Counselor I (Vacaville- CMF)

About the role

The Counselor I is responsible for the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
• Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum as required by contract.
• 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, and note 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 per contractual obligations in ARMS.
• 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, plan and prepare transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
• Work collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff.
• Support and collaborate with co-faculty, including supervisors, directors and regional directors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Must meet one of the following:

• Less than one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; OR
• Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS, enrolled in AOD education classes, and six (6) months of experience providing CBI services.

Certifications or Licenses: Current AOD Certification with an organization recognized by the DHCS OR Registration with BBS or an AOD certifying body, depending on education level.

Physical and Mental Demands: Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions; constantly remains in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods; repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; constantly moves from one work yard to another daily; frequently walks on hard or uneven surfaces; required to communicate verbally and in written form; uses all types of vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception) to complete daily tasks; assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of assigned work; occasionally required to climb, bend, stretch, reach or