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Carrington College

Financial Services Associate

Salida, CA · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Counsel students regarding financial aid paperwork, award information, and options for covering ... Bachelor's degree preferred, Associate Degree required. * Must qualify for Professional Access to ...

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What are associate counselors?

Associate counselors are mental health professionals who have completed the necessary education, such as a master's degree in counseling or a related field, and are working under supervision to gain clinical experience required for full licensure. They provide counseling services to clients dealing with a range of emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. Associate counselors often work in schools, clinics, private practices, or community organizations, and their work is supervised by a licensed counselor. Their primary goal is to help clients develop coping strategies, improve mental well-being, and achieve personal growth while they work toward independent licensure.

What are some common challenges Associate Counselors face when working with clients, and how can they manage them?

Associate Counselors often encounter challenges such as building rapport with clients, managing complex emotional issues, and maintaining professional boundaries. Navigating client resistance or ambivalence can be particularly demanding, especially early in the therapeutic relationship. To manage these challenges, Associate Counselors benefit from regular supervision, ongoing training, and collaborating closely with more experienced colleagues. Additionally, self-care and maintaining a balanced workload are important practices to sustain effectiveness and prevent burnout.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Counselor, you typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field and state licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management systems, counseling software, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities is important. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help you connect with and support clients effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for building trust, ensuring ethical practice, and delivering impactful mental health care.
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Supervising Counselor - (SCC Jamestown)1

Supervising Counselor - (SCC Jamestown)1

Amity Foundation

Jamestown, CA • On-site

$39.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Amity Foundation rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 710 rated non-profit organizations

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. 
$39.90 - $39.90 an hour
Full-Time
On-site
Hourly wage: $39.90
Prison work site
Must be certified to be considered. (CCAPP, BBS, CAADE, CADTP).
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