Substance Abuse Counselor - CTR
Amity Foundation
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under supervision, participates in the provision of individual or group sessions with residents. Learns to serve as a client advocate.
- Participates in staffing.
- Interacts with clients' families and referral agencies.
- Learns to evaluate emergencies and take appropriate action.
- Learns to compile and evaluate comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of clients.
- Learns to maintain accurate and timely client records of a confidential nature.
- Participates significantly with clients in the determination of short and long-term client goals and treatment plans.
- Attends selected in-service workshops and seminars.
- Prepares reports as assigned.
- May appear in court with the client.
- Participates in the maintenance and care of the physical environment along with clients.
- Participates in community building activities, as appropriate to the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.
- Good understanding of human emotions.
- Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse and behavioral health problems.
- Ability to relate to clients effectively.
- Some knowledge of counseling and therapy practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with substance abuse clients.
- Demonstrates proper attitude and techniques to residential clients.
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
- An organization committed to social justice & community action.
- Community-oriented workplace.