Substance Abuse Counselor

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.