Full Time Counselor Intern

We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

Counselor Assistant/Intern You will offer patients at Pinnacle Treatment Centers comprehensive psychological therapy directed under supervision of clinical leadership. Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.

Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.

Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Requirements High School Diploma/ GED or higher

Substance abuse counselor in training who are not CADC shall: Be enrolled in a course leading to certification as a CADC and in-service training.

Make satisfactory progress towards certification with such progress reviewed and documented by the facility at least semi-annually.

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.

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 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.

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.

Collection and testing of urine/swab drug screening following proper chain of custody.

Secure necessary documentation from patients, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.

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.