Counselor

Opening from Substance Abuse Counselor - Los Angeles    a Substance Abuse Counselor this groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work with our prison programs helping the re-entry population, but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.     About the Position: Certified Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for providing group and individual sessions and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a residential setting. Provides direct services and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a therapeutic community setting.

Sections

For requirements, responsibilities, etc.   Section from Substance Abuse Counselor - Los Angeles What You Will Do:

• Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health professional. Participates significantly with students in determining short and long-range goals and treatment plans.
• Conducts welcoming and thorough intake interviews to ensure students’ basic necessities are met. Provide additional support in special circumstances (i.e. quarantine, etc.) as necessary.
• Serves as a student advocate by providing a hospitable social environment by remaining educated on incoming and continuing students’ individual stories.
• Complies evaluates the comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of students. Interacts with student’s family, attorney, probation/parole officer, and other individuals or agencies of significance to the student.
• Observes, records, and evaluates changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of the student, while maintaining accurate and timely student records of sensitive nature. Evaluates emergencies and take appropriate action
• Responsible for learning, maintaining, and restoring, when necessary, Amity’s standard for physical environments. Creates a well-organized and well maintains community environment that is culturally diverse, interesting, ascetically pleasing, and clean for the students.
• Frequently follows up with students’ daily community living progress. Ensures the student is provided with personal necessities and is taught how to set up and maintain a clean, inviting, and hospitable living environment.
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly student activities that are engaging, interesting, and challenging. Develops and maintains skills in preparing, setting up, and hosting Amity community seminars, gatherings, ceremonies, etc.
• Collaborates with the community as a whole to define the community, acknowledge accomplishments, and special events and teach the vision and values of the community. Learns how to support ceremonies, and how to conduct them properly.
• Attends in-service, other training workshops, and conferences. Maintains individual continued learning towards community building and teaching skills throughout the year.
• Prepares reporting and documentation as required by Amity and contract compliance. Protects students’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records.
• Provides training and guidance as a demonstration to students and teaches good work habits.
• Assists in the supervision of interns and volunteers.
• Participates in community building activities, faculty staffing, and other activities as required by the position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Section from Substance Abuse Counselor - Los Angeles What You Will Bring:

• AOD/SUDT Certified from a California state-accredited certifying body.
• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field and one year experience in a Substance abuse or behavioral health treatment facility OR High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of two years and knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to students and supervise faculty.
• Understanding of human emotions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressure generated by association with substance abuse students.
• Demonstrates proper attitudes and techniques and techniques to residential students.
• Understand of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.

Section from Substance Abuse Counselor - Los Angeles What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
• An organization committed to community action
• Community-oriented workplace

Salary range and description 

Salary and description from Substance Abuse Counselor - La Entrada $24 - $27 an hour