SUD Counselor
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Calabasas
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary: 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. Provides direct services and
related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse
students in a therapeutic community setting in compliance with
state and county rules, directives, and evidence-based practices,
with a maximum caseload ratio of one (1) counselor to eighteen (18)
participants (1:18). Ratio subject to change. Essential Duties:
Refer to the Clinical Supervisor issues that are not resolved at
the Counselor (Demonstrator) level. Coordinate with the Clinical
Supervisor and on-site ARC/Operation Flame staff on matters related
to medical, disciplinary, and program progress. Notify the Clinical
Supervisor and ARC (Anti-Recidivism Coalition) on-site staff of any
problems/issues involving with any program. Make decisions
regarding caseloads. Conduct and participate in case conferences
for each participant assigned to the caseload. Provide services to
caseload participants as described in the Agreement. Participate in
the screening participants as required. Conduct initial interviews
of participants assigned to the caseload. Prepare an Initial Needs
Assessment for each participant. Consider each participant’s
(student’s) physical, mental, emotional, and social service needs,
including skills and literacy level, and substance use disorder
status and needs. Prepare a detailed specific services/treatment
plan on each participant on his/her caseload. Review and sign each
services/treatment plan with clinician to indicate approval. (If
required) Update the participant’s (student’s) Treatment plan at
the monthly case conferences. Conduct individual, small group, and
large group counseling sessions as required. Review the Student
(participant) treatment plan with the Clinician. Prepare
evaluation/transition plans thirty (30) days prior to the student’s
(participant’s) completion from the Los Angeles County Training
Center. Serve as a member of Advocate (Casework) Team. Assist the
participant (student) in completing non-work/education related
passes when needed. Provide input for participant’s (student’s)
pass request to attend an event. Track and collect participant’s
(student’s) paychecks for savings purposes. (If required)
Participate in community building activities, as appropriate to
position. Administer First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation) during emergencies in accordance with state and
federal regulations. Conduct and practice emergency evacuation
procedures. Assist in maintaining facility and equipment clean,
orderly and proper working condition. Attend and participate in
Amity community building functions. Actively develop and build upon
creative and technical knowledge of TC program activities.
Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification: Experience:
Be at least 21 years of age and possess at a minimum a high school
diploma or its equivalent. Three (3) years of full-time experience
of counseling duties with a criminal justice population in a
substance use disorder program. Security Clearance & Certification:
This position requires Security Clearance. Within six (6) months of
hire, obtain an AOD Certification by an accredited certifying
organization. · First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
certification AND pass a physical examination and tuberculosis test
from a health professional. Qualified and trained to recognize the
symptoms and signs of substance use disorders and have the ability
to respond to drug overdose and provide documentation used to meet
this requirement within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.
Training: Within 30 days of hire, personnel file shall document
evidence of participation in the following trainings that support
the knowledge and skills necessary for LACTC: Training on LACTC
requirements and use of any data systems. Within 90 days of hire,
personnel file shall document evidence of participation in the
following trainings that support the knowledge and skills necessary
for LACTC. The first year of employment includes forty (40) hours
of applicable orientation and training, including, but not limited
to: Employee Orientation CPR Certification, First Aid Certification
and an annual Tuberculosis (TB) test Motivational Interviewing
Sexual Harassment Prevention Emergency Procedures Confidentiality
(Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2) Health
Insurance Portability Accountability Act (Title 45 CFR Part 164)
Signed acknowledgement of Drug Free Workplace policy This position
shall include forty (40) hours of in-service training annually,
with documentation of training maintained in the personnel file.
Participate in other training as assigned. ADA Information:
Physical Requirements: Faculty occasionally adjusts or moves
objects up to 25 lbs. in all directions. Remains in a stationary
position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Repeats
motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Moves
about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Required to communicate verbally and in written form. Uses all
types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily
tasks. Assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work
assigned. Occasionally required to bend, stretch, reach or stoop.
Required to wear comfortable and office appropriate clothes. Mental
Demands: Ability to change direction as priorities shift. Ability
to thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to
changing circumstances. Ability to cope with occasionally difficult
or temperamental students/participants and faculty/staff. Ability
to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Work Conditions: Generally, in an indoor setting. Will be working
with computers and phones frequently. Sedentary work that primarily
involves sitting/standing. Occasionally work that includes moving
objects up to 50 lbs. Environmental Conditions: The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud. The
temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but
can be cold. Travel: Frequently travels locally and operates motor
vehicles or heavy equipment. Frequent moves about to accomplish
tasks or moving from one worksite to another. $23 - $25 an hour
Keywords: Amity Foundation, Newport Beach , SUD Counselor, Healthcare , Calabasas, California
