What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I position at Amity Foundation?
About the Position:
Amity Foundation is seeking a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I to support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).
This is a Non-Exempt position with a competitive hourly wage of $30 - $33 (DOE) and a standard work schedule of M-F, 9:15am - 5:45pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
- Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum and lead face-to-face group and individual meetings using 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 document visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records and 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, and prepare accurate, concise, informative reports, records, and plans consistent with Amity standards.
- 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, and participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other training as appropriate.
Requirements:
- 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 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.
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.
Salary : $30 - $33
