Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Position

Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

This position requires Tuesday‑Saturday availability.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation, touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.

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

As a Counselor
, you will oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment, coordinating care from admission through discharge and follow‑up. You will promote performance improvement by providing comprehensive psychological therapy to address the causes and effects of addiction, including substance abuse counseling, family, and group therapy.

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
• 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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, accredited by a state‑approved institution
• Three (3) years’ experience in substance use, mental health, or a related field
• Licensure or certification in one of the following: LPCC, LSW, LMFT, LPC, LICDC, LIDC‑CS, LCDC‑II, LCDC‑III, SWT (Registered Social Worker Trainee), MFTT

• Interface with the clinical team during decision‑making, attending all clinical meetings
• Assess counseling needs and substance use diagnosis using DSM and ASAM criteria
• Obtain previous records relevant to treatment episodes
• Prepare substance‑abuse counseling portions of treatment plans
• Provide counseling services as specified in treatment plans
• Develop discharge/continuum of care plans ensuring appropriate levels of care
• Participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member for assigned patients
• Document services, assessments, referrals, and follow‑ups in clinical records
• Maintain patient caseload and manage case‑management and utilization reviews
• Coordinate support services for patients and families, recording services in clinical records
• Reassess patients and revise counseling portions of plans as needed
• Facilitate family therapy sessions as assigned
• Coordinate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.)
• Conduct crisis interventions using multidisciplinary approaches
• Perform administrative and clinical functions as requested
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses
• Other duties as assigned

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations.

We aim to hire the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, non‑merit based factors or any other unlawful consideration.

Discrimination based on perception or association with protected characteristics is also prohibited.

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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care