About Job
What You Will Do:
- Delivers treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
- Supervises approximately eight (8) AOD Counseling staff and evaluate staff performance and provide applicable coaching and training.
- Maintains knowledge of the AOD certification process and regularly monitor counseling staff progress towards achieving and maintaining valid AOD certification.
- Supervises the orientation and intake processes of all participants newly assigned to programming; e. Approve and monitor treatment/action plan development.
- Tracks all participants (i.e. names of all participants in the program, counselors assigned to participants, stage of program participation, etc.).
- Completes all delivery documentation requirements per contractual obligations in ARMS. 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.
- Provides training, oversight and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the terms of contract agreement.
- Provides training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors. Responsible for the coordination and supervision of OMCP Mentors assigned to the program.
- Provides support and additional resources to ensure OMCP Mentors complete the work experience portion of the certification process, including practice of all twelve (12) Core Functions.
- Provides clinical verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors. Verify and record each OMCP Mentor's monthly internship hours accrued during the previous month.
- Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff. Supports and collaborates co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors and Regional Directors.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III; OR
- An Associate's Degree in a social service-related field and two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III; OR
- Three (3) or more years of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III.
- Current AOD Certification with an organization recognized by the DHCS OR a Licensed professional.
- Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.
- Excellent organization, leadership, and time management skill.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- 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.
- Protect and maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
- Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
- An organization committed to social justice and community action.
- A Community-oriented workplace.
- Eligible for a $1000 signing bonus.
$38 - $38 an hourHourly rate $
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