Supervising Counselor (Temp) - CCI

Amity Foundation•Tehachapi, CA

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking a Supervising Counselor to supervise face-to-face rehabilitative programming services in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). The role supports prison and re-entry programs and is responsible for overseeing counseling staff, participant intake and progress, program documentation, and mentor coordination. The position works collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff. This is a temporary position.

Requirements

Certification as an AOD Counselor through an organization approved by DHCS.
Two years of experience as a certified AOD counselor.
Current AOD certification with an organization recognized by DHCS, or a professional license as required by contract.
Understanding of the causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse, including its behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects.
Excellent organization, leadership, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures associated with substance-abuse treatment participants.
Demonstrate ethical behavior, maintain professional standards, and safeguard participants.
Protect and maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to adapt as priorities and circumstances change, cope with difficult or temperamental students and faculty, and manage mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Supervise approximately six AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff.
Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching and training.
Track and monitor contractor staff performance, implementing corrective measures as needed.
Assess and regularly monitor counseling staff progress toward achieving and maintaining a valid AOD certification.
Supervise the orientation and intake processes for participants newly assigned to programming.
Approve and monitor development of SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plans.
Track participant names, counselor assignments, readiness to change, progress on plans, and program stage.
Train, oversee, and monitor ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the agreement.
Provide training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors.
Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the program.
Provide support and resources to help OMCP Mentors complete the work-experience portion of certification, including practice of all twelve Core Functions.
Verify internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors.
Verify and record each OMCP Mentor's monthly internship hours by the fifth of each month using the CDCR OMCP Verification of Internship Hours form in ARMS.
Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.