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Counselor
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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
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 provide a supportive and inclusive environment for both patients and a dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle has helped more than 35,000 individuals daily, operating a nationwide care network.
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.
Teammate Appreciation Benefits
Variable Pay Structure
Defined Career Pathing
Bonus Incentives
STAR LRP Eligibility
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Free Clinical Supervision
Key Responsibilities
Provide orientation to new patients and program rules, policies, procedures, and patients’ rights.
Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans within time guidelines.
Involve patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment.
Administer the biopsychosocial assessment at intake and on an ongoing basis.
Recognize and utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP) to develop individualized Treatment Plans.
Determine the clinical necessity of counseling services based on clinical assessment and evaluation of the patients.
Monitor closely and document any change of circumstances, especially as it relates to matters that may affect recovery.
Comply with and implement Medical Q.A and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including high‑risk condition evaluation, screening tools, and referral procedures.
Provide professional counseling and referral services by addressing patients’ clinical and special needs, maintaining referrals to specialized services, providing individual and group counseling, utilizing advanced counseling techniques, scheduling regular counseling sessions, documenting counseling entries, engaging in Community Relations, attending training, collecting research data, observing urine sample collection, attending team meetings, and completing all training courses timely.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in relevant field and registration/credentials necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population (Counselor I: $20‑$22/hour).
Kern County requires a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with 75% certification education.
Associate degree or majority of approved counselor certification courses, license, or certification necessary to provide counseling services (Counselor II: $22‑$25/hour).
2‑5 years of experience or Master level (Counselor III: $25‑$28/hour (Certified) & $28‑$31/hour (Licensed)).
Proof of licensure or certification by a state‑approved regulatory agency is required immediately once employed.
Preferred Experience
Prior SUD counseling experience.
Master’s or better in Psychology or related field.
Licenses & Certifications: SUDCC III/II, LPC, ACSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, CADC III/II/I.
Behaviors: Thought‑provoking, enthusiastic, detail‑oriented, team player, dedicated.
Motivations: Self‑starter, goal‑completion, ability to make an impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations.
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Counselor
role at
Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
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 provide a supportive and inclusive environment for both patients and a dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle has helped more than 35,000 individuals daily, operating a nationwide care network.
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.
Teammate Appreciation Benefits
Variable Pay Structure
Defined Career Pathing
Bonus Incentives
STAR LRP Eligibility
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Free Clinical Supervision
Key Responsibilities
Provide orientation to new patients and program rules, policies, procedures, and patients’ rights.
Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans within time guidelines.
Involve patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment.
Administer the biopsychosocial assessment at intake and on an ongoing basis.
Recognize and utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP) to develop individualized Treatment Plans.
Determine the clinical necessity of counseling services based on clinical assessment and evaluation of the patients.
Monitor closely and document any change of circumstances, especially as it relates to matters that may affect recovery.
Comply with and implement Medical Q.A and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including high‑risk condition evaluation, screening tools, and referral procedures.
Provide professional counseling and referral services by addressing patients’ clinical and special needs, maintaining referrals to specialized services, providing individual and group counseling, utilizing advanced counseling techniques, scheduling regular counseling sessions, documenting counseling entries, engaging in Community Relations, attending training, collecting research data, observing urine sample collection, attending team meetings, and completing all training courses timely.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in relevant field and registration/credentials necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population (Counselor I: $20‑$22/hour).
Kern County requires a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with 75% certification education.
Associate degree or majority of approved counselor certification courses, license, or certification necessary to provide counseling services (Counselor II: $22‑$25/hour).
2‑5 years of experience or Master level (Counselor III: $25‑$28/hour (Certified) & $28‑$31/hour (Licensed)).
Proof of licensure or certification by a state‑approved regulatory agency is required immediately once employed.
Preferred Experience
Prior SUD counseling experience.
Master’s or better in Psychology or related field.
Licenses & Certifications: SUDCC III/II, LPC, ACSW, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, CADC III/II/I.
Behaviors: Thought‑provoking, enthusiastic, detail‑oriented, team player, dedicated.
Motivations: Self‑starter, goal‑completion, ability to make an impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations.
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