Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join us as Clinician II at our programs in Juvenile facilities. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our youth offener programs to help the juvenile offender population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

This position works a daily shift from 12 pm-8:30 pm.

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

Pay range: $40-$44/hr.

About the Position:

This Clinician II position is responsible to provide clinical verification of internship hours for registered Clinician Staff and OMCP Mentors. This position shall also provide and conduct trauma-informed groups using trauma-informed curricula;

• structured and gender-responsive trauma-informed groups
• participate in case conferences and guide in determining education and vocational goals based on the interest and preferences of each participant in addition to individualized assessments
• maintain supervision, including development of the treatment plan, review of client's files, and initial and or ongoing client assessments
• and work collaboratively with CDCR DRP, CCHS, and DAI institution staff.

This position works a daily shift from 12 pm-8:30 pm.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver services to the participants by conducting group and/or individual sessions.
• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their groups. Works individually with each participant to develop and implement a treatment/action plan.
• Engage participants daily, and reinforce group rules and expectations for participation and completion.
• Participates in case conferences and guides in determining education and vocational goals based on the interest and preferences of each participant in addition to individualized assessments.
• Maintains supervision, including the development of the treatment plan, review of client's files, and initial and or ongoing client assessments.
• Document the delivery of services in ARMS.
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institutional staff.
• Work collaboratively with Facilitator Inmates and OMCP Mentors as needed during group sessions.
• Responsible to provide clinical verification of internship hours for registered Clinician Staff and OMCP Mentors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to work a daily shift from 12 pm-8:30 pm

What You Will Bring:

The Clinician II must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A Ph.D. in a social service or mental health field and at least two (2) years of experience working in a licensed and/or certified program delivering SUDT and/or mental health services; OR
  A Master's Degree in a social service or mental health field and has at least (3) years of working in a licensed and/or certified program delivering SUDT and/or mental health services.
• All Clinicians shall be licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and maintain a current and active license, which is in good standing without current disciplinary action with their respective licensing board.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.
• Understanding or program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communications, and typing skills. Operational knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to provide genuine warmth, empathy, and honest sensitivity to program participants to facilitate positive change.
• Ability to develop a treatment alliance with participants. Demonstrate ethical behavior to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.
• Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards faculty, institution staff, and program participants; and model professional, effective work habits and responsible living.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
• An organization committed to community action
• Community-oriented workplace

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