Lead Counselor OTP

We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Lead Counselor The Lead Counselor role provides leadership for counseling staff and manages individual caseloads. Responsibilities include participation in facility committees, management duties as directed by the Clinical Supervisor/Director, and support during state and CARF inspections. This position is performed onsite and is not remote. 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off) 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. KY Requirements Licensed or Certified in the state of Kentucky in one of the following: LCADC, CADC, LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LMFT Preferred Demonstrated leadership qualities amongst the counseling team. Demonstrated superior clinical skills and the ability to share expertise with others. Three (3) years of MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) experience preferred. Responsibilities Ensure the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures. Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program. Ensure each patient is assessed and placed according to treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies. Ensure all clinical documentation and patient charts are updated in accordance with established policies and procedures. Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis. Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance. Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate. Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures. Review counselor documentation and sign off on documentation as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinic Director. Assist with the overall direction and development of all substance use services. Participate in treatment team meetings and grievance hearings as needed. Conduct/assist with weekly staff meetings with the counseling team. Conduct/assist with ongoing review of counselor’s case files to ensure compliance with Federal, State and PTC requirements. Assist Clinical Supervisor/Director with annual performance reviews of the counseling team. Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director as needed in state and CARF inspections, staff meetings and other areas. Assist with in-service training to clinical teammates on regularly scheduled basis. Monitors clinical records regularly for quality and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Conduct mock inspections. Perform intakes on new patients. Develop preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans. Provides training and technical assistance to community agencies as requested. Provides guidance to counselors in managing difficult or complex patients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files on each patient on their caseload and team caseload per federal, state and PTC requirements. Oversees substance use counseling case assignments and discharges. Attend team meetings and complete all training courses as required. Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/ State requirements. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinnacle Treatment Brand