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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Associate Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000

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Associate Counselor (DR&A and PHP)

We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. 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. Responsibilities

Interface with the clinical team in decision-making process involving patients, including attending all clinical meetings. Assess the counseling needs of the patient. Assess the patient for addictive substance use disorders utilizing the ASAM assessment tool within the biopsychosocial assessment. Obtain previous records relevant to the current treatment episode. Prepare the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan. Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the patient treatment plan. Reassess patients and revise the substance use counseling portion of the patient treatment plan as necessary. Develop the discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care. Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients. Facilitate crisis-oriented interventions utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach for assigned patients. Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the patient’s clinical record. Maintain patient caseload and perform associated case management and clinical charting duties as required. Provide coordination of support services for the patient and their family and record the services provided in the clinical record. Facilitate family therapy as assigned. Coordinate with referral sources (e.g., legal, school, employer). Attend team meetings and complete required training courses in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree specializing in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as required by the state where the facility operates. Associate, assistant, or resident level of licensure or certification in counseling, social work, or addiction as required by the state where the facility operates. One (1) year of experience in substance use, mental health, or related field. Residents/supervisees pursuing licensure or working to maintain current certification may perform counseling under supervision with an approved supervision agreement/contract. Residents/supervisees may be credentialed as: Residents in Counseling; Residents in Social Work; Supervisee in Clinical Social Work; CSAC; or CSAC Supervisee. Education

Required: Bachelors or better Preferred: Masters or better Licenses & Certifications

Required: CSAC Preferred: CSAC Supervisee, CSAC-A, LMFT, LCSW, LPC Behaviors

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Innovative: Introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Detail Oriented: Ensures tasks are completed with necessary details Motivations

Work-Life Balance: Time to pursue work and interests outside of work Ability to Make an Impact: Contribute to the success of a project or organization Preferred: Peer Recognition Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, and other protected characteristics as allowed by law. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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