Counselor III - (CMC)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor -III at our in-prison
facilities in San Luis Obispo. -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,
RenewalAbout the Position:As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
III, you will support the community by delivering face-to-face
rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).What You Will
Do:
Deliver treatment programming
services to participants and conduct group and/or individual
sessions. Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum. Leads
and participates in face-to-face group and individual meetings
utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy
and other therapeutic processes.Engage participants daily, and
reinforce group rules and expectations for participation and
completion. Works directly with participants to develop and
implement treatment/action plans and educate participants about
supportive networks as they return to the community. Review
treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, records
visible changes in appearance, behavior and demeanor of program
participants. - Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential
participant records. Evaluates and document the progress of
participants assigned to their groups.Completes all delivery
documentation requirements. Summarizes participants' background,
treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes. - Prepares accurate,
concise, informative reports, records and plans that are consistent
with Amity standards, and complies with applicable clinical and
administrative rules.Liaise with transition/reentry staff, plans
and prepares transitional documents as directed by CDCR for
continued community program activities.May mentor Counselor I and
II Level AOD Counselors/OMCP Mentors.Works collaboratively with
CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff. Supports and collaborates
co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors and
Regional Directors.Participate in monthly, block, cross-training,
curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other
training as appropriate.Other duties as assigned. What You Will
Bring:
A Master's Degree in a social
service-related field; and Licensed by, or registered with, the
Board of Behavioral Sciences; or Registered with an AOD certifying
organization recognized by DHCS; ORA Bachelor's Degree in a social
service-related field, AOD certified, and six (6) months of
experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor;
ORAn Associate's Degree in a social service-related field, AOD
certified, and one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services
as a certified AOD Counselor; OR AOD certified and more than two
(2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD
Counselor.
- An understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance
abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical,
and social effects of drug abuse.
- Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and typing
skills.
- Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS
(preferred).
- 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 participant. Protect and
maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and
confidentiality of records and participant information.What We
Offer
- Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision.Paid vacation, sick
time, & -holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
- An organization committed to social justice and community
action.
- A Community-oriented workplace. -Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Amity Foundation, San Luis Obispo , Counselor III - (CMC), Other , San Luis Obispo, California
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