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What is the role of a Substance Abuse Counselor at Amity Foundation?

The Substance Abuse Counselor position at Amity Foundation is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Substance Abuse Counselor job located?

Other / Non-US, New York, 10455, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Substance Abuse Counselor role?

Full-time or part-time position

Substance Abuse Counselor job near me in Other / Non-US, New York at Amity Foundation

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 Counselor. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and 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

The Counselor (Demonstrator) responsible for providing group, individual sessions, and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in an outpatient setting. Provides direct services and related rehabilitative treatment services.

Full-Time

Location: Tucson, Arizona

On-site

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

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
Observes, records, evaluates changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of the student, while maintaining accurate and timely student records of sensitive nature. Evaluates emergencies and takes appropriate action
Prepares reporting and documentation as required by Amity and contract compliance. Protects student's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records.
Attending workshops, meetings, and training 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.

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelors' 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 work experience totaling a minimum of two years; OR Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics.

Preferred:

Experience with the fundamentals of the Therapeutic Teaching Community.
Understand of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required:

Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) & ESR (Emergency Service Response) certification.
Tuberculosis test from health professional.

Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Record, or similar software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to operate general office equipment.
Demonstrates an understanding of human emotions with a high level of empathy.
Ability to exercise an amount of empathy and understand the importance of role-reversal.
Demonstrates skill in patience, active listening, and interest in diverse life stories.
Good verbal and written communication skills with a genuine enthusiasm for helping people.

What We Offer:

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

$18 - $18 an hour

Substance Abuse Counselor in New York at Amity Foundation

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