SUD Counselor
Amity FoundationCalabasas, California, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
46000 - 50000 USD
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
As an AOD Counselor (Demonstrator), this position is responsible for providing group and individual sessions and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a residential setting.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of full-time experience of counseling duties with a criminal justice population in a substance use disorder program
- Security Clearance
- AOD Certification by an accredited certifying organization within six (6) months of hire
- First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification AND pass a physical examination and tuberculosis test from a health professional