In-Prison Substance Abuse Counselor III

Amity Foundation; Calipatria (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vi

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life

Social justice and community action

Community-oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation in California is seeking a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor III for on-site work in a state prison. You will deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming within the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).

This full-time, non-exempt role involves facilitating classes, documenting progress, and supporting inmates with release planning, while collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS HQ, institutions, and contracted staff to uphold confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS.
• One year of full-time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.

Responsibilities

• 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 by the Contractor.

Skills

AOD Counselor

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office & ARMS

Tools

MS Office Suite

ARMS

Job description

Amity Foundation in California is seeking a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor III for on-site work in a state prison. You will deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming within the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).

This full-time, non-exempt role involves facilitating classes, documenting progress, and supporting inmates with release planning, while collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS HQ, institutions, and contracted staff to uphold confidentiality and