Counselor I - (CEN)1
Amity Foundation
Apply to this job 2302 Brown Road, Imperial, CA 92251 on site Until 10/3/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 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 Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I at out in-prison facilities. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our prison programs to help the inmate population but 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:
As a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I, you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).
Full-Time
This is a Non-Exempt position (Hourly wage):
On-site in a state prison
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.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.
Essential Duties:
What You Will Bring:
- Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
Required:
What We Offer:
- Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
- An organization committed to social justice and community action.
- A Community-oriented workplace.
Compensation (from employer):
28–28 USD per-hour-wage
About this role
Summary
Deliver evidence-based substance abuse counseling in prison; facilitate classes, evaluate progress, and document services.
Job title
Counselor I - (CEN)1
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
mental health and substance abuse treatment
Location requirements
On-site in Imperial, CA, no remote work allowed
Salary
$28k+
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
registered with organization approved by DHCSAOD certification within five years
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
substance abusecounselingbehavioral therapycriminal justicerehabilitation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site