Substance Abuse Counselor

Full-time Position Overview As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle’s unique approach combines compassionate care with innovative treatment methods to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders. Teammate Appreciation Benefits Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure. Defined Career Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program. Bonus Incentives: Monthly performance-based bonuses. STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses. Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives. Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability. Key Responsibilities Provides orientation to new patients to the programs’ rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights. Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle Policies. Involve patients in the assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment. Administer the biopsychosocial assessment at intake and on an ongoing basis. Recognize and utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP) to develop individualized Treatment Plans. Determine the clinical necessity of counseling services based on the clinical assessment. Monitor closely and document any change of circumstances, identify and address relapse indicators. Comply with and implement the Medical Q.A and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including: Evaluate patients for high-risk conditions. Administer the BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 screening tools. Evaluate risk factors and recommend referrals. Flag high-risk patients to Medical Directors, Physician Extenders, and Regional Clinical Leadership. Review physician notes and advise staff of high-risk patients. Maintain and circulate minutes from treatment team/case conference sessions. Provide professional counseling and referral services by: Maintaining referrals to specialized services and community resources. Providing individual and group counseling as clinically necessary. Utilizing advanced counseling techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc. Scheduling counseling sessions and documenting entries. Engaging in Community Relations and Outreach efforts. Attending all recommended training including Physician Training of Counselors, RCL training, and case conferences. Collecting research data when requested. Observing the collection of patients’ urine samples when required. Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Counselor I $20/hour to $22/hour : Associate degree in relevant field and required registration/credentials. Counselor II $22/hour to $25/hour : Associate degree or majority of approved counselor certification courses; 2-5 years of experience or Master level; licensing requirements stated. Counselor III $25/hour to $28/hour (Certified) & $28/hour - $31/hour (Licensed) : Licensed, license-eligible, or certified; proof of licensure or certification; complex case clinical skills. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.