Counselor I - LAC

Amity Foundation; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

401K, HSA, Life insurance

Community action oriented

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Amity Foundation delivers in-prison rehabilitation programs through the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). We seek a Counselor I to join our team and help inmates engage with evidence-based curricula while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

The Counselor I will facilitate CBI classes, document progress in ARMS, and work with multiple stakeholders to support release planning and continued recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain AOD certification within five years.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms and effects of substance abuse.
• 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 from treatment participants; ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in ISUDTP.
• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based curriculum.
• Conduct class and individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans or make-up work.
• Evaluate and document progress of participants in classes.
• Document delivery of CBI programming in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and contracted staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office

ARMS

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office Suite

ARMS

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Counselor I at our in-prison facilities. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our prison programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

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. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

The Counselor I is responsible for the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate CBI classes, using evidence-based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
• Conduct class 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 their classes.
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participations and completion.
• Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants. Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community oriented workplace.