Substance Abuse Counselor

Amity Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

401K, HSA, Life insurance

Job summary

Amity Foundation in Tucson, AZ seeks a Counselor (Demonstrator) to provide group and individual sessions in an outpatient setting. The role includes rehabilitative treatment services, documentation, and collaboration with supervisory staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, maintaining confidential records, attending trainings, and supporting community advocacy as needed. A behavioral health background with relevant certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic community processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leads group and individual sessions under supervision and supports treatment plans.
• Observes and records changes in students and maintains records securely.
• Prepares documentation to meet Amity and contract requirements.
• Attends workshops and trainings as requested.
• May support community advocacy activities when needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Communication

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Empathy

Active listening

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

High School diploma or GED

Knowledge of therapeutic community

Job description

About Amity:

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. 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.

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

The Counselor (Demonstrator) responsible for providing group, individual sessions, and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in an outpatient setting. Provides direct services and related rehabilitative treatment services.

Full-Time

Location: Tucson, Arizona

On-site

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

What You Will Do:

• Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health professional. Participates significantly with students in determining short and long-range goals and treatment plans
• Observes, records, evaluates changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of the student, while maintaining accurate and timely student records of sensitive nature. Evaluates emergencies and takes appropriate action
• Prepares reporting and documentation as required by Amity and contract compliance. Protects student's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records.
• Attending workshops, meetings, and training as requested by supervisor.
• May serve as Community Advocate role in addition to job as requested by community leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors' degree in a behavioral health field and one-year experience in a Substance abuse or behavioral health treatment facility; OR High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education work experience totaling a minimum of two years; OR Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics.

Preferred:

• Experience with the fundamentals of the Therapeutic Teaching Community.
• Understand of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid ArizonaDPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) & ESR (Emergency Service Response) certification.
• Tuberculosis test from health professional.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Record, or similar software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of human emotions with a high level of empathy.
• Ability to exercise an amount of empathy and understand the importance of role-reversal.
• Demonstrates skill in patience, active listening, and interest in diverse life stories.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a genuine enthusiasm for helping people.

What We Offer:

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

$18 - $18 an hour