Counselor II - (KVSP)

$49,920 - $56,160/Yr

Amity Foundation - Delano, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Delano, CA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Certified Substance Abuse Counselor II position at Amity Foundation involves delivering rehabilitative programming services to inmates in an Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). The role focuses on providing individual and group therapy, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support participants' reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
• Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum.
• Lead and participate in face-to-face group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic processes.
• Engage participants daily, reinforcing group rules and expectations for participation and completion.
• Work directly with participants to develop and implement treatment/action plans and educate them about supportive networks as they return to the community.
• Review treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, and document visible changes in participants' appearance, behavior, and demeanor.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records.
• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their groups.
• Complete all delivery documentation requirements.
• Summarize participants' background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
• Prepare accurate, concise, informative reports, records, and plans that comply with Amity standards and applicable clinical and administrative rules.
• Liaise with transition/reentry staff and prepare transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
• Collaborate with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff.
• Support and collaborate with co-faculty, including Supervisors, Directors, and Regional Directors.
• Participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other training as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree or above 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.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and AOD certified; or an Associate's Degree in a social service-related field, AOD certified, and six (6) months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or AOD certified and one (1) to two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.
• 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 to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.

Nice-to-haves

• Operational knowledge of ARMS (preferred).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance