AOD Counselor III

\n Opening Amity Foundation , an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join us as Clinician I at our youth offender program in Chowchilla. This groundbreaking opportunity will not only be working in our youth programs to help the juvenile offender 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, Renewal What You Will Do:

Job Summary:

The Journey AOD III is responsible for providing trauma informed group counseling services to participants enrolled in the Youth Offender Program (YOP). This includes a variety of services including assessment, treatment planning, participant education, documentation, follow-up, etc. The clinician's primary responsibility will be to provide quality clinical care through group therapy with collaboration of CDCR DRP, CCHS and DAI institution staff.

Essential Duties:

Delivers approved trauma informed curriculum-based programming services to participants. Provides and conduct trauma-informed groups using trauma-informed curricula; structured and gender-responsive trauma-informed groups. Conduct multiple groups daily and/or individual sessions as necessary. Participates in case conferences and provide guidance in determining education and vocational goals based on the interest and preferences of each participant in addition to individualized assessments. Maintains participant supervision, including development of the treatment plan, review of client's files, and initial and or ongoing client assessments. Evaluates and documents the progress of participants assigned to their groups. Documents the delivery of programming services in ARMS and other documentation as required. Work with the participants to develop and implement a treatment/action plan. Engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectation for participations and completion. Work collaboratively with Facilitator Inmates and OMCP Mentors as needed during group sessions. Work collaboratively with CDCR DRP, CCHS and DAI institution staff. Attend workshops, meetings, and trainings 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.

What You Will Bring:

Education and Experience:

Required:

A Masters degree in a social service related field or mental health related field; and licensed in good standing with BBS; or Registered and in good standing with BBS and six months of experience providing CBI services: or Certified and in good standing with an AOD certifying organization recognized by

DHCS:

or A bachelor's degree, AOD certified and six months of experience providing SUD services as a certified

AOD Counselor:

or An associate degree, AOD certified and one year of experience providing SUD services as a certified AOD counselor: or AOD Certified and more than (2) years of experience providing SUD services as a certified AOD counselor

Preferred:

NONE Certifications or Licenses:

Required:

Licensed or registered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or AOD Certification by a DHCS recognized organization and maintain current and active license/certification that is not under suspension or probation.

Skills/Abilities:

Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse. Knowledge of contractual requirements of contract is essential. Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants. Ability to provide genuine warmth, empathy and honest sensitivity to participants to facilitate positive change. Ability to provide participants with frequent acknowledgment and reinforcement for positive behaviors, as well as consistent and predictable feedback for negative behaviors, which may include reporting violations to CDCR staff. Ability to develop a treatment alliance with participants. Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills. Ensure that excellence and integrity are applied to professional responsibilities in order to provide optimal services to participants. Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to agency-wide practices and regulations. Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant. Protect and maintain participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information. Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards faculty, institution staff, and participant. Model professionalism, effective work habits and responsible living.

What We Offer:

100% Employer-Sponsored HMO plan PPO Medical, Dental, Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & 11 paid holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs. An organization committed to social justice & community action. Community-oriented workplace. \n $35 - $45 an hour Full-Time On-site Hourly wage: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour \n