Supervising Counselor - CMC

Amity Foundation•Colony Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93409, CA

21h

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking a Supervising Counselor to supervise face-to-face rehabilitative programming services in its Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP), supporting prison and re-entry programs. The role supervises counseling and peer navigator staff, monitors service delivery and staff performance, and supports participant intake, treatment planning, documentation, and progress tracking. The position works collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff. The role requires a current AOD certification from an organization recognized by DHCS, or a professional license as required by contract, and two years of experience as a certified AOD counselor. The position is in an incarcerated setting, generally indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure and local travel. The stated shift is PM.

Requirements

Certified as an AOD Counselor with 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.
Strong organization, leadership, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of ISUDTP contractual requirements.
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 and maintain professional standards while safeguarding participants.
Protect participants’ health, safety, welfare, and the confidentiality of records and participant information.
Ability to adapt when priorities or circumstances change and cope with difficult or temperamental students and faculty, as well as mental and emotional stress.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to travel locally and operate motor vehicles occasionally.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including occasionally moving objects up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing or sitting, repeated hand and wrist motions, daily movement between work yards, frequent walking on hard or uneven surfaces, and occasional climbing, bending, stretching, reaching, or stooping.

Responsibilities

Supervise approximately six AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff.
Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching and training.
Track and monitor Contractor staff performance and implement corrective measures as needed.
Assess and regularly monitor counseling staff progress toward achieving and maintaining valid AOD certification.
Supervise orientation and intake processes for participants newly assigned to programming.
Approve and monitor development of SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plans.
Track participants, including names, counselor assignments, readiness to change, plan progress, 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 5th 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.