AOD Counselor II/III - CTF

Amity Foundation • Soledad, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor II/III (ISUDT) delivers face-to-face rehabilitative programming services in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). The role supports prison and re-entry programs and provides substance use disorder counseling and programming to participants inside a state prison.

Amity Foundation describes itself as a teaching and therapeutic community dedicated to inclusion and habilitation for people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. The organization is committed to community building and to research, development, implementation, and dissemination of related information.

Requirements

• Counselor II: Must be certified as an AOD Counselor.
• Counselor III: Must be certified as an AOD Counselor and have one year of full-time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.
• Must hold certification from CAADE, BBS, CADTP, or CCAPP to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) classes using evidence-based, standardized curriculum.
• Conduct classes and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work.
• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to classes.
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion.
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, the local institution, and CDCR-contracted staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k), HSA, and life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community-oriented workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed