Counselor I - (CCI)
Amity FoundationCalifornia, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
48300 - 56700 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Amity Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of individuals marginalized by addiction, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, homelessness, and violence. The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of services—including advocacy, substance‑abuse recovery, housing initiatives, employment support, non‑residential care, and recidivism‑reduction programs—to empower clients to rebuild their lives. Amity distinguishes itself through a research‑driven approach that informs policy development and community‑building initiatives, ensuring that interventions are evidence‑based and tailored to the unique needs of each client. By integrating health, environmental, social, and economic justice into its mission, Amity fosters sustainable, community‑centric pathways to long‑term resilience and social equity.
Job Description
Amity Foundation is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I. This role will provide rehabilitative programming services to inmates in prison facilities and enhance the individual's training and experience in the field.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor
- Current AOD Certification with organization recognized by the DHCS OR Registration with BBS or AOD certifying body, depending on education level
- Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse
- Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
- Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS (preferred)
- 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
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays
- 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs