Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Join the Largest Force on the Frontlines of Drug Addiction.
*** Offering $3,000 Sign-on Bonus***
Counselor
Full-time M-F from 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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.”
Full-time M-F from 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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 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.
Teammate Appreciation Benefits:At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we value our teammates and offer a variety of benefits to support their personal and professional growth.
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Variable Pay Structure:Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
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Defined Career Pathing:Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.
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Bonus
Incentives:
Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses.
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STAR LRP Eligibility:90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. This federal program selects applicants to forgive 100% of their student loans.
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Continuing
Education:
Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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Paid Time Off:18 days of PTO, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
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Free Clinical Supervision:Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides orientation to new patients to the programs’ rules, policies, procedures, and patients’ rights.
- Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle Policies.
- Involve patients in the assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment, which provides the patient with a sense of entitlement to their own recovery.
- Administer the biopsychosocial assessment, which evaluates all areas of patients’ lives, including their addictions, medical and mental health history, socioeconomics, legal, etc. at intake and on an ongoing basis.
- Recognize and utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP), to develop and implement individualized Treatment Plans that effectively help patients to meet their short & long-term goals. Determine the clinical necessity of counseling services based on the clinical assessment and evaluation of the patients.
- Monitor closely, and document any change of circumstances with the patients, especially as it relates to matters that may affect their recovery, identifying and…
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