Counselor DR&A

About the Role

As a Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, you will oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment, ensuring coordination and continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up. You will provide comprehensive psychological therapy to address the causes and effects of addiction, including individual, family, and group counseling. We are committed to your professional growth through free clinical supervision, over 600 free CEU courses, and ongoing training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the clinical team in decision-making processes involving patients, including attending all clinical meetings.
• Assess the counseling needs of the patient and diagnose substance abuse using DSM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Obtain relevant previous records for the current treatment episode.
• Prepare and implement the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan.
• Develop and execute the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.
• Document all counseling, education services, assessments, referrals, and follow-up in the patient’s clinical record.
• Maintain patient caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting.
• Coordinate support services for patients and their families and record services provided.
• Reassess patients and revise the substance use counseling portion of the treatment plan as necessary.
• Facilitate family therapy as assigned.
• Contact and coordinate with referral sources (e.g., legal, school, employer).
• Facilitate interventions for crisis-oriented issues using a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Licensed in the state of Indiana as one of the following: LCAC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologist, or Physician.
• Three (3) years’ experience in substance abuse, mental health, or a related field.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibit unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristics.