Counselor I - (CMC)

As a Counselor I at Amity Foundation, your core responsibilities include delivering rehabilitative services through group and individual sessions within our Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. You will implement program curricula, engage participants, monitor their progress, and work on developing tailored treatment plans that facilitate their reintegration into the community.

To qualify for the Counselor I position at Amity Foundation, candidates should have less than a year of experience providing Substance Use Disorder Treatment services and hold a current AOD Certification. Understanding the complexities of substance abuse and maintaining ethical standards are also crucial for this role.

To qualify for the Counselor I position at Amity Foundation, candidates should have less than a year of experience providing Substance Use Disorder Treatment services and hold a current AOD Certification. Understanding the complexities of substance abuse and maintaining ethical standards are also crucial for this role.

The work schedule for a Counselor I at Amity Foundation is from 12pm to 8:30pm. This shift allows for engaging with participants during afternoons and evenings, providing essential support when they need it most.

Counselor I employees at Amity Foundation enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, a 401K plan, and other supplementary insurance programs, all aimed at ensuring their well-being and job satisfaction.

In your response, focus on any relevant certifications, training, or hands-on experiences you've had. Highlight specific methodologies you've worked with, like motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy, and how you've enabled clients to progress in their recovery.

Discuss your approach to maintaining composure and empathy during challenging moments. Emphasize your conflict resolution skills and highlight any techniques you use to de-escalate tensions while ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved.

Be ready to discuss specific counseling techniques you find effective. Explain how motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy have influenced your methods and helped participants achieve their treatment goals.

Explain your understanding of the importance of confidentiality in substance abuse treatment and mention measures you take to protect participant privacy and sensitive information. This shows your commitment to ethical practices.

Outline a specific case where you successfully devised a treatment plan, detailing the objectives set, the strategies used to meet those objectives, and the positive outcomes achieved by the participant through your support.

Discuss your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Highlight the importance of communication, cooperation, and teamwork in delivering comprehensive care to program participants.

Identify specific indicators you use to assess a participant’s progress, such as changes in behavior, attitude, or participation levels. Be sure to share how you document these changes and adapt treatment plans accordingly.

Share techniques that have worked for you in breaking down barriers and building rapport with reluctant participants. Detail any strategies that encourage their involvement and boost their confidence in the treatment process.

Choose a specific challenge you encountered, explain the context, and describe the steps you took to navigate through it. Highlight the skills you utilized and what you learned from that experience to showcase personal growth.

Discuss your passion for social justice, your desire to support marginalized populations, and how your values align with Amity Foundation's mission. Share your enthusiasm for contributing to community healing and transformation.