Counselor I - (SATF)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Corcoran
Posted on: November 22, 2022
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 Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I at out in-prison
facilities. 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
Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I, you will support
the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming
services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder
Treatment Program (ISUDT). 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,
reinforce group rules and expectation 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 documents 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.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:
Minimum 6 months of experience
providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.Current AOD
Certification with organization recognized by the DHCS OR
Registration with BBS or AOD certifying body, depending on
education level.Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of
substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological,
physical, and social effects of drug abuse. - Excellent
interpersonal, written and communication 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
participants.Protect and maintain program participants' health,
safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant
information.What We Offer:
Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental,
VisionPaid 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, Visalia , Counselor I - (SATF), Other , Corcoran, California
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