Amity Foundation · 3 months ago
Counselor I - (CMC)
Colony Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93409
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.35/hr - $37.55/hr
1+ years expAmity Foundation is an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community seeking compassionate individuals to join as a Registered / Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I. In this role, you will deliver rehabilitative programming services to inmates, conducting group and individual sessions while implementing treatment plans and documenting progress.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions
Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum
Leads and participates 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 expectation for participation and completion
Works 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, records visible changes in appearance, behavior and demeanor of program participants
Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential participant records
Evaluates and documents the progress of participants assigned to their groups
Completes all delivery documentation requirements
Summarizes participants’ background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes
Prepares accurate, concise, informative reports, records and plans that are consistent with Amity standards, and complies with applicable clinical and administrative rules
Liaise with transition/reentry staff, plans and prepares transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities
Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff
Supports and collaborates 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
Qualification
Required
Less than one (1) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor
Current AOD Certification with 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
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
Preferred
Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS
Benefits
Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision.
Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
Company
Amity Foundation
Amity Foundation is a non-profit agency that serves individuals, families and children affected by recidivism, homelessness and addiction.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2024-07-02Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
D
Doug Bond
Chief Executive Officer
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