Counselor II

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.

Our mission is to develop and disseminate information regarding community building, with a focus on research, development, implementation, and remembrance, resolution, reconciliation, restoration, and renewal.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor II to join our team at The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) located in Soledad, CA.

This is a unique opportunity to work in our prison programs, helping the inmate population while enhancing your training and experience in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
• Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum, leading and participating in 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 them about supportive networks as they return to the community.
• Review treatment plans, evaluate, and record treatment progress, including visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records, evaluating and documenting progress.
• Complete all delivery documentation requirements, summarizing participants' background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
• Prepare accurate, concise, informative reports, records, and plans consistent with Amity standards and applicable clinical and administrative rules.
• Liaise with transition/reentry staff, planning and preparing transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
• Collaborate with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff, supporting and collaborating with co-faculty, including supervisors, directors, and regional directors.
• Participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other training as appropriate.

Requirements:

• A Master's Degree or above in a social service-related field and licensed by or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and AOD certified, or an Associate's Degree in a social service-related field, AOD certified, and six months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.
• An AOD certified counselor with one to two years of experience providing SUDT services.
• 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 to maintain professional standards and safeguard participants.

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.
• Eligible for $1000 signing bonus.
• Up to $2500 relocation bonus OR retention bonus of $200/month.

Salary : $200