Substance Abuse Counselor- Amistad (Temporary Position)
$24.5/h-$27.5/h
Amity Foundationa day ago
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Summary
Amity Foundation is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor- Amistad (Temporary Position) to join their team in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. The role involves providing group and individual sessions and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a residential setting.
About the Role
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will lead and participate in therapeutic processes, serve as a student advocate, interact with families and legal representatives, evaluate emergencies, maintain student records, and assist in developing treatment plans. You will also provide training and guidance to students, supervise interns and volunteers, and participate in community building activities.
About You
Required:
- AOD/SUDT Registered or Certified from a 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.
Preferred:
- High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of two years.
- Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
- Organization committed to community action.
- Community oriented workplace.
Amity Foundation
Amity Foundation is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, homelessness and violence. We strive to improve health, and promote environmental, social and economic justice. Amity is committed to research, development, implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Los Angeles, CA