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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Owensboro, Kentucky, us, 42302

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Pinnacle’s approach combines compassionate care with evidence-based treatment methods to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders. Pinnacle is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care and a supportive, inclusive environment for both patients and teammates.

Position Overview As a

Counselor , you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. You will help address the needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders through compassionate care and treatment methods.

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: Monthly performance-based bonuses for quality patient care.

STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program, with potential loan forgiveness.

Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses.

Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: A workforce reflecting the diversity of our patient population.

Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability.

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 other 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 in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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

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.

Perform treatment plan reviews and participate in case conferences and case reviews.

Develop knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.

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

Complete intakes, facilitate group counseling sessions, and manage urine drug screening with proper chain of custody.

Secure necessary documentation from patients to ensure policy compliance.

Submit monthly and quarterly reports to supervisor; attend supervision and team meetings; complete training courses timely.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Counselor I

Bachelor’s degree or higher

TCADC, CADCAI, CADCAII

Counselor II

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CADC

CSW

LCADCA

LPA

LPCA

MFTA

Counselor III

Master’s degree or higher

LPCC

LCSW

LCADC

LADC

LMFT

LPP

LPAT

Join Our Team & Start Saving Lives Today Equal Opportunity Employer Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We prohibit unlawful discrimination. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the patients we serve.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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