Supervising Counselor - (PVSP)

Amity Foundation • Coalinga, CA

5d • $41 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Supervising, you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a social service-related field and one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III; OR
• An Associate’s Degree in a social service-related field and two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III; OR
• Three (3) or more years of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III.
• Current AOD Certification with an organization recognized by the DHCS OR a Licensed professional.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.
• Excellent organization, leadership, and time management skill.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• 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.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

Nice To Haves

• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Delivers treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
• Supervises approximately eight (8) AOD Counseling staff and evaluate staff performance and provide applicable coaching and training.
• Maintains knowledge of the AOD certification process and regularly monitor counseling staff progress towards achieving and maintaining valid AOD certification.
• Supervises the orientation and intake processes of all participants newly assigned to programming; e. Approve and monitor treatment/action plan development.
• Tracks all participants (i.e. names of all participants in the program, counselors assigned to participants, stage of program participation, etc.).
• Completes all delivery documentation requirements per contractual obligations in ARMS. Summarizes participants’ background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
• Prepares accurate, concise, informative reports, records and plans that are consistent with Amity standards, and complies with applicable clinical and administrative rules.
• Provides training, oversight and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the terms of contract agreement.
• Provides training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors. Responsible for the coordination and supervision of OMCP Mentors assigned to the program.
• Provides support and additional resources to ensure OMCP Mentors complete the work experience portion of the certification process, including practice of all twelve (12) Core Functions.
• Provides clinical verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors. Verify and record each OMCP Mentor’s monthly internship hours accrued during the previous month.
• Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff. Supports and collaborates co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors and Regional Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 a $1000 signing bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level