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Substance Abuse Counselor - Amistad

Los Angeles, CA

$51k-$57.2k / year

full-timeSubstance Abuse Treatment

💼 About This Role

You'll provide group and individual counseling and rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a residential therapeutic community setting. This temporary, on-site role in Downtown Los Angeles offers a chance to impact the re-entry population while enhancing your training.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Lead and participate in group, individual, and therapeutic processes.
  • Observe, record, and evaluate changes in student appearance and behavior.
  • Compile comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of students.
  • Coordinate student activities and provide training as a role model.

📋 Requirements

  • AOD/SUDT Registered or Certified from state accredited body.
  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral health and 1 year experience in substance abuse treatment.
  • OR High School diploma plus 2 years combined behavioral health education and experience.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic community processes and small-group dynamics.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience supervising interns and volunteers.
  • Ability to relate well to faculty and students.
  • Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🩺 Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 🏖️ Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays
  • 💰 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
  • 🤝 Community action oriented workplace
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