Counselor I (SWING SHIFT - Vacaville - CMF)**1

Amity Foundation

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1600 California Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687 on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 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 I at our 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:
 
The Counselor I 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.
  • Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor. 

What You Will Bring:

    Required:
    Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
  • 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:

  • 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

Provide rehabilitative programming for inmates, facilitate classes, develop treatment plans, and document progress.

Job title

Counselor I

Experience level

must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain AOD certification within five years

Industry

community services

Location requirements

Vacaville, CA; onsite work required

Salary

28–28 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

interpersonal skillscommunicationMS OfficeARMSconfidentiality

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

substance abuserehabilitationbehavioral health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site