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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation and 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.

As a

Counselor , you will oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment. You will be responsible for the coordination and continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow‑up, promote performance improvement, and deliver comprehensive psychological therapy to address the causes and effects of addiction through substance‑abuse counseling, family and group therapy, and related services.

Benefits

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

8 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities

Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and accident insurance

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)

Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as required by the state

Three (3) years of experience in substance use, mental health, or a related field

Licensure or certification for counseling as required by the state (e.g., 12VAC30—130‑5020)

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapist)

Preferred Qualifications

LMFT

LPC

LCSW

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by contributing to the success of the organization

Responsibilities

Interface with the clinical team in decision‑making involving patients, attending all clinical meetings

Assess the counseling needs of the patient

Use DSM criteria to assess substance abuse diagnosis and determine appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria

Obtain relevant previous records for the current treatment episode

Prepare the substance‑abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan

Provide substance‑abuse counseling services as specified in the treatment plan

Develop the patient 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

Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow‑up in the patient’s clinical record

Maintain patient caseload, including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required

Coordinate support services for the patient and their family, recording the services in the clinical record

Reassess patients and revise the substance‑use counseling portion of the treatment plan as necessary

Facilitate family therapy as assigned

Coordinate with referral sources (e.g., legal, school, employer)

Facilitate intervention for crisis‑oriented issues using a multi‑disciplinary team approach

Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested

Attend team meetings and complete all required training courses promptly

Other duties as assigned

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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