AOD Counselor Calipatria State Prison (Full-time) (Calipatria, CA)

Compensation: $23-$32 hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervising Counselor, the AOD Counselor is responsible for delivering programming services to the participants by  delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver programming services to the participants;
• Conduct group and/or individual sessions by utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic processes;
• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their groups;
• Develop treatment plans with participants that are collaborative, individualized, and responsive to all parties changing needs.
• Document treatment outcome using acceptable methods and tools;
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records by documenting the delivery of programming services in ARMS;
• Engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectation for participations and completion;
• Protect and maintain program participants' health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
• Adhere to the scheduled program curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institutional staff.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and adhere to professional, certification or license, organizational, and CDCR requirements.
• Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries between staff and all participants.
• Attends and actively participates in all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House, state licensing requirements, and CDCR requirements and completes all training on time.
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings.
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.
• Understand and appropriately apply Phoenix House policies and procedures, and adhere to agency-wide practices and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

The minimum qualifications for the AOD Counselor classifications are as follows:

Counselor III

Counselor III must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree in a social service-related field; and
  • Licensed by, or registered with, the Board of Behavioral Sciences; or
  • Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
• A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field, AOD certified, and six (6) months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• AOD certified and more than two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.

 Note: Social services degree such as Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, and Counseling as defined by the CSU, UC, and California Community Colleges. All closely related fields/degrees shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 Counselor II

Counselor II must meet one (1) of the following minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree or above in a social service-related field and
  • Licensed by, or registered with, the Board of Behavioral Sciences; or
  • Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
• A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and AOD certified; or
• An Associate's Degree in social service-related field, AOD certified, and six (6) months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• AOD certified and one (1) to two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor.

 Note: Social services degree such as Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, and Counseling as defined by the CSU, UC, and California Community Colleges. All closely related fields/degrees shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 Counselor I

The Counselor I must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

• Less than one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
• Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS, enrolled in AOD education classes, and six (6) months of experience providing CBI services.

 Note: Social services degree such as Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, and Counseling as defined by the CSU, UC, and California Community Colleges. All closely related fields/degrees shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For- Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking.
• Proficiency in MS Office systems.
• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor.
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities.
• Understanding of patient development and family systems.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative.
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Job Location: Calipatria, CA

Job ID: 161