Supervising Counselor - ISP

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 Supervising Counselor. The Supervising Counselor is responsible for supervising the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). The position works with prison and re-entry programs. Work is in an incarcerated setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP); Supervise approximately six (6) AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff; Evaluate staff performance and provide applicable coaching and training; Track and monitor Contractor staff performance, including implementing corrective measures as needed; Assess and regularly monitor counseling staff progress toward achieving and maintaining a valid AOD certification; Supervise the orientation and intake processes of all participants newly assigned to programming; Approve and monitor SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plan development; Track all participants (names, counselor assignments, readiness to change, progress on plans, program stage, etc.); Provide training, oversight, and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the agreement; Provide training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors; Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the program; Provide support and resources to ensure OMCP Mentors complete the work-experience portion of certification, including practice of all twelve Core Functions; Provide verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors; Verify and record each OMCP Mentor's monthly internship hours by the 5th of each month using the CDCR OMCP Verification of Internship Hours form in ARMS; Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR-contracted staff; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS; Two (2) years of experience as a certified AOD counselor; Current AOD Certification with organization recognized by the DHCS OR a Licensed professional as required by contract; Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; Excellent organization, leadership and time management skills; Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi task; Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential; Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills; Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS; 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 participants; Protect and maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information

Benefits

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