Supervising Counselor -(CEN)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Imperial
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Amity Foundation , an
internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is
seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to
teach, learn and join our community as a Supervising Counselor.
This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our
prison and re-entry programs helping the community and 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: The
Supervising Counselor supports the Program Director and Associate
Program Director in the day-to-day programming activities, provides
direct supervision to the AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors, and
assists in providing program coverage including, but not limited to
CBI program components. What you will do: Supervise approximately
six (6) AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff. Evaluate staff
performance and provide applicable coaching and training. Track and
monitor Contractor staff performance, including implementing
corrective measures as needed. Assess and regularly monitor
counseling staff progress towards achieving and maintaining a valid
AOD certification. Supervise the orientation and intake processes
of all participants newly assigned to programming. Approve and
monitor SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plan development. Track
all participants (i.e., names of all participants in the program,
counselors assigned to participants, readiness to change, progress
of Relapse Prevention and/or Action Plans, stage of program
participation, etc.). Provide training, oversight, and monitoring
of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the terms of
this agreement. Provide training to AOD Counseling staff, including
OMCP Mentors. Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the
program. Provide support and additional resources to ensure OMCP
Mentors complete the work experience portion of the certification
process, including practice of all twelve (12) Core Functions.
Provide verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff
and OMCP Mentors. Verify and record, by the fifth (5th) of the
month, each OMCP Mentor’s monthly internship hours accrued during
the previous month, utilizing the CDCR OMCP. Verification of
Internship Hours form in ARMS. Work collaboratively with the
CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted
staff. Other duties as assigned by the Contractor. What you will
bring: Education and Experience: Required: High School Diploma or
equivalent Two (2) of experience as a certified AOD Counselor, at a
responsibility no less than a Counselor III. Certifications or
Licenses: Required: Certified as an AOD Counselor with an
organization approved by DHCS, and two (2) years’ experience as a
certified AOD counselor. Skills/Abilities: Understanding of causes,
symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the
behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug
abuse. Excellent organization, leadership and time management
skill. Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi task.
Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS. Ability to
maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by
association with substance abuse treatment participants.
Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional
standards and safeguard the participants. Protect and maintain
program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality
of records and participant information. What We bring: Medical,
Dental, Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays. 401K, HSA, &
Life insurance programs. Organization committed to community
action. Community oriented workplace.
Keywords: Amity Foundation, La Mesa , Supervising Counselor -(CEN), Healthcare , Imperial, California
