What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor II position at Amity Foundation?
Job Summary
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor II, you will work in an in-prison facility delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).
About Amity Foundation
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. We are dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence.
We value Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Renewal.
About the Position
In this role, you will deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions. You will effectively implement scheduled program curriculum, lead and participate in face-to-face group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes.
You will engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectations for participation and completion, and work directly with participants to develop and implement treatment/action plans and educate them about supportive networks as they return to the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions
- Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum
- Engage participants daily and reinforce group rules and expectations
- Develop and implement treatment/action plans with participants
- Review treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, and maintain accurate participant records
- Liaise with transition/reentry staff and prepare transitional documents as directed by CDCR
- Collaborate with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have a Master's Degree or above in a social service-related field, be licensed by or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or be AOD certified. You should also have excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills, as well as operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
You must demonstrate sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants, and protect and maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, 401K, HSA, and Supplementary Life insurance programs, and an organization committed to social justice and community action.
We also offer eligible candidates a $1000 signing bonus, up to $2500 relocation bonus, and retention bonus of $200/month.
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