Counselor

Position Overview As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in guiding patients through the recovery journey, supporting them with compassionate care and innovative treatment methods tailored to their needs. 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 for quality patient care. STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses. Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Inclusion of a diverse workforce. Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability. Key Responsibilities Ensure the completion of the patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentations 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. Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies. Assure all clinical documentation and patient charts updates 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. Develop and increase knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification. Submit all internal and external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval. Complete intakes, facilitate group counseling sessions. Collect and test urine/swab drug screening following proper chain of custody. Secure necessary documentation from patients, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to supervisor. Attend supervisions as scheduled. Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate’s Degree (or higher). CAAC (Certified Associate Addiction Counselor). Or CADC obtained within 3 years of hire. Master’s Degree or higher with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (clinical specialty in human services) or a related field, including a practicum in a drug and alcohol setting (or a written training plan to achieve counseling competency). Bachelor’s Degree with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (clinical specialty in the human services) or a related field and at least one year of clinical experience. Relevant licensure or certification such as CADC, LCSW, LPC, or LSW. Experience in a substance abuse counseling setting. 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 Centers