Counselor

About the role

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of addiction treatment services, offering a range of innovative treatment methods to support the recovery journey. The role of a Counselor at Pinnacle involves providing comprehensive care to patients, conducting assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation to new patients regarding the programs' rules, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts intakes, discharge planning, initial assessments, and initial treatment plans within time guidelines.
• Involves patients in the assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment.
• Administers biopsychosocial assessments and reviews patients for high-risk conditions.
• Evaluates patients for mental/emotional status using screening tools and recommends referrals to specialists.
• Maintains and documents patient records, including signatures and dates.
• Provides professional counseling and referrals to specialized services and community resources.
• Schedules and conducts regular counseling sessions, addressing clinical and special needs.
• Attends training sessions and participates in team meetings.
• Collects research data as requested.

Qualifications

• Counselor I: Associate degree in relevant field, registration/credentials for counseling, $20/hour to $21/hour.
• Counselor II: Associate degree in relevant field or majority of approved counselor certification courses, license/certification, $21/hour to $24/hour.
• Counselor III: Certification/License as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor, $24/hour to $27/hour (Certified) and $27/hour - $30/hour (Licensed).

Benefits

• Variable pay structure based on experience and education.
• Clear career pathing through the Counselor Tier Program.
• Bonus incentives for quality patient care.
• STAR LRP eligibility for loan repayment.
• Free CEU courses for skill enhancement.
• 18 days of paid time off.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Free clinical supervision.

Pay

• Counselor I: $20/hour to $21/hour
• Counselor II: $21/hour to $24/hour
• Counselor III: $24/hour to $27/hour (Certified) and $27/hour - $30/hour (Licensed)

Schedule

• Saturday - Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM