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Substance Abuse Counselor- Amistad (Temporary Position)

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Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join our us as,

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Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join our us as, Registered / Certified AOD Counselor with this ground-breaking opportunity not only will allow you to work with our community helping the re-entry population, but will also enhance your training and experience in the field. 

About Amity: 
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building.
 
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal 

About the Position: 

Registered / Certified AOD Counselors are 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. 

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
On-site position
(TEMPORARY) Non-Exempt Position (Hourly)

  • Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health professional. 
  • Serves as a student advocate. 
  • Participates in faculty staffing. 
  • Interacts with student's family, attorney, probation/parole officer, and other individuals or agencies of significance to the student. 
  • Observes, records, evaluates changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of the student. 
  • Evaluates emergencies and takes appropriate action. 
  • Complies, evaluates comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of students. 
  • Maintains accurate and timely student records of sensitive nature. 
  • Participates significantly with students in determining short and long-range goals and treatment plans. 
  • Attends in-service, other training workshops, and conferences. 
  • Prepares reports as assigned. 
  • May appear in court. 
  • Protects student's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records. 
  • Coordinates student activities within the program through participation and demonstration. 
  • Provides training and guidance as a role model to students and teach good work habits. 
  • Assists in the supervision of interns and volunteers. 
  • Participates in community building activities, as appropriate to position. 
  • Other duties assigned. 
  • AOD/SUDT Registered or Certified from state accredited certifying body. 
  • Bachelors' degree in a behavioral health field and one-year experience in a Substance abuse or behavioral health treatment facility. 
    • OR 
  • High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of two years 
    • OR 
  • Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics. 
  • Demonstrated ability to relate well to students and supervise faculty. 
  • Understanding of human emotions. 
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated by association with substance abuse students.       
  • Demonstrates proper attitudes and techniques and techniques to residential students. 
  • Understand of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse. 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision. 
  • Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays 
  • 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs 
  • Organization committed to community action 
  • Community oriented workplace

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    December 20, 2025
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    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 24, 2026

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