AOD Counselor II/III (San Quentin - SQ)2

Amity Foundation

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100 Main Street, San Quentin, CA 94964 on site Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 23, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description
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 II/III. 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
 
About the Position:
 
The Counselor II/III (ISUDT) The Counselor III is responsible for the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

What You Will Do:

  • Facilitate CBI classes, using evidence-based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
  • Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work.
  • Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their classes.
  • Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
  • Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participations and completion.
  • Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff and
  • Other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

    Required: 
  • Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor OR Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full- time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.
  • Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
  • Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
  • Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.  
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
  • Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

     

     

What We Offer:

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

Compensation (from employer):
33.6–33.6 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Provide substance abuse counseling and facilitate evidence-based programs for incarcerated individuals.

Job title

AOD Counselor II/III (San Quentin - SQ)2

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

community services

Location requirements

San Quentin, CA; onsite work only

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AOD Counselor certificationunderstanding of substance abuseMS OfficeARMSethical behavior

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

substance abuserehabilitationcommunity programscorrections
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site