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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

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Overview

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. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily, creating a network of care across the country. Position Overview:

As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle’s 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 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, potentially forgiving 100% of student loans.

Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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 to support professional growth.

Key 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.

Provide patients with orientation regarding program objectives, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and information to help patients adjust to the program.

Assess and place each patient according to treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.

Maintain clinical documentation and patient charts updates in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying resources and coping abilities to help resolve crises.

Counsel patients who have refused to comply with program requirements to increase awareness of consequences of noncompliance.

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.

Develop knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment, and counseling credentials.

Submit internal and external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval.

Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions.

Collect and test urine/swab drug screenings following proper chain of custody.

Obtain necessary documentation from patients to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to supervisor.

Attend supervision sessions and team meetings; complete required training courses timely.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree

CAAC (Certified Associate Addiction Counselor)

Substance abuse counselors in training who are not CADC shall enroll in courses leading to CADC certification and complete in-service training; progress reviewed semiannually.

Master’s Degree or above in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical human services specialty), or related field with practicum in health/human services (drug and alcohol setting preferred). If practicum is not in drug/alcohol setting, an accompanying plan to achieve counseling competency is required.

Bachelor’s Degree in the related field with 1 year of clinical experience, or Associate degree with 1 year of clinical experience, or equivalent credentials; CADC preferred.

Tier 3 qualifications may include CAADC, LCSW, LPC, or LSW, plus relevant degree and practicum requirements.

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Education Required Bachelor’s or better in Psychology or related field.

Experience Licenses & Certifications Preferred LSW LPC LCSW CADC

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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