In-Prison Counselor I — Substance Use Recovery

Amity Foundation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA, & Life insurance

Job summary

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking a Counselor I for its in-prison facilities to deliver rehabilitative programming in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

You will facilitate CBI classes, conduct individual sessions, monitor progress, and document services in ARMS, while collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS staff to support inmate participants.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS.
• AOD certification to be obtained within five years of registration.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures in substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office & ARMS

Ethical handling of sensitive data

Tools

ARMS

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking a Counselor I for its in-prison facilities to deliver rehabilitative programming in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

You will facilitate CBI classes, conduct individual sessions, monitor progress, and document services in ARMS, while collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS staff to support inmate participants.