Substance Abuse Counselor

Full‑Time Counselor

Title: 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.”

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.

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. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

• Variable Pay Structure:
  Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Defined Career Pathing:
  Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.
• Bonus
  
  Incentives:
  
  Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance‑based bonuses.
• STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program, which may forgive 100% of qualifying student loans.
• 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.

• Provide orientation to new patients regarding program rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
• Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Treatment Plans within federal and state guidelines, CARF guidelines, and Pinnacle policies.
• Involve patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention to empower their recovery.
• Administer a biopsychosocial assessment covering addictions, medical and mental health history, socioeconomics, legal status, and more at intake and ongoing basis.
• Utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP) to develop individualized Treatment Plans.
• Determine clinical necessity of counseling services based on assessment.
• Monitor and document changes in patient circumstances, addressing relapse indicators early.
• Comply with Medical Q.A. and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including risk evaluations and screening tools such as BAM‑R, C‑SSRS, GAD‑7, and PHQ‑9.
• Flag high‑risk patients to Medical Directors, Physician Extenders, and Regional Clinical Leadership; coordinate referrals and maintain documentation.
• Provide professional counseling and referral services, including individual and group counseling on topics such as relapse prevention, peer pressure, anger management, domestic violence, parenting, family preservation, vocational rehabilitation, etc., using techniques like CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Schedule regular counseling sessions, issue appointment cards, and record sessions in the EHR scheduler.
• Document counseling entries with required signatures and dates.
• Engage in community relations and outreach efforts.
• Attend all training including Counselor Physician Training, RCL training, case conferences, and required courses.
• Collect research data when requested, observe urine sample collection, attend team meetings, and complete all training courses timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Counselor I: $20 to $22/hour

• Associate degree in relevant field and…