Lead Counselor California

Lead Counselor Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with a call… one of the easiest and hardest things I’ve ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place.” About Us Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on the holistic well‑being of our patients, and treating our teammates with the same level of individualized compassion and empathy. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and our dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily resulting in a network of care spanning across the country. Position Overview As a Lead Counselor , you will provide leadership for other counselors, manage an individual caseload, participate in facility committees, and carry out management‑related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director. You will also assist the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director in problem‑solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state and CARF visits, and other assigned areas. Teammate Appreciation Benefits Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure. 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: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population. Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability. Key Responsibilities Ensure 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 program objectives, phase systems, rules, sanctions, hours, patient rights, and related information. Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies. Assure all clinical documentation and patient charts are updated per established policies and procedures. Counsel patients in crisis situations, identifying resources and coping abilities to help resolve crisis. Counsel patients who refused to comply with program requirements to increase awareness of consequences of noncompliance. Arrange referrals to other agencies and community resources when appropriate. Perform treatment plan reviews. Participate in case conferences and case reviews per policies. Review counselor documentation and sign off as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinic Director. Assist with direction and development of all substance abuse 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 counseling staff. Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director in state and CARF inspections, staff meetings, and other areas. Assist with in‑service training to clinical teammates on a regularly scheduled basis. Monitor 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. Provide training and technical assistance to community agencies as requested. Provide guidance to counselors in managing difficult or complex patients. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files per federal, state, and PTC requirements. Oversee substance abuse counseling case assignments and discharges. Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required. Attend ongoing training per program, Federal, and State requirements. Other duties as assigned. Pay Range $28–$32 per hour Qualifications Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA‑approved certification agency or current credentials as licensed or license‑eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. If license‑eligible, must maintain the Board’s requirements to practice, including receiving the necessary amount of clinical supervision from a Board‑approved supervisor. Proof of licensure or certification by a State‑approved regulatory agency required immediately once employed. Evaluation of patients, treatment planning, and counseling services. Knowledge of the use, abuse, and treatment of illicit drugs and addiction. Organization and time management. Communication skills both written and verbal. Professional demeanor and customer service practices. Competency with Microsoft computer programs. Preferred Demonstrated leadership qualities among the counseling team. Demonstrated superior clinical skills and the ability to share expertise with others. Join Our Team & Start Saving Lives Today Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non‑merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr