Counselor II/III - LAC

Amity Foundation; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

HSA

Life insurance

Community action

Community oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation, a Teaching and Therapeutic Community, seeks compassionate counselors to deliver ISUDT program services. The Counselor II/III role focuses on face-to-face rehabilitative programming and evidence-based curricula for participants within prison and re-entry settings.

You will facilitate CBI classes, conduct individual sessions, track progress, and document outcomes in ARMS while collaborating with CDCR and partner staff to support successful re-entry and community healing.

Qualifications

• Certified AOD Counselor is required for Counselor II.
• Counselor III requires AOD certification plus one year of full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based curriculum for participants.
• Conduct class and individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans.
• Evaluate and document participants' progress in programs.
• Document delivery of CBI services in ARMS system.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and participation expectations.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions and contracted staff.

Skills

AOD Counseling

Evidence-based Curriculum

Group Facilitation

Documentation

Education

AOD Counselor Certification

Counselor III: 1 year full-time experience

Tools

ARMS system

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 II/III. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and 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 II/III (ISUDT) The Counselor III 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 and
• Other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Education and Experience:
  • Required:
    • Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor.
    • Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full- time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.

What We Offer:

TEMP positions do not offer benefits

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