3h ago
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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