Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
We offer competitive salary, 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.
Lead Counselor
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Lead Counselor,
you will provide leadership for other counselors. You will provide management of an individual caseload, participation in various facility committees, carrying out other management‑related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director. You will also assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director in the areas of problem solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state, CARF visits, and other areas assigned. It is expected that this role be performed onsite and is not a remote position.
Benefits
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
401k 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
Requirements
CSAC (Certified Substance Use Counselor) eligible or licensed eligible required
Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LSATP) or licensed eligible preferred
Three (3) years of experience in addiction services
Have a bachelor’s degree in human services, mental health, human services, or social work fields
Preferred
Demonstrated leadership qualities among the counseling team
Demonstrated superior clinical skills and the ability to share expertise with others
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 and procedures
Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program
Ensure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with federal and state standards and agency policies
Ensure all clinical documentation and patient charts are updated in accordance with established policies and procedures
Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis
Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance
Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate
Perform treatment plan reviews
Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures
Review counselor documentation and sign off on documentation as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinic Director
Assist with the overall direction and development of all substance use services
Participate in treatment team meetings and grievance hearings as needed
Conduct/assist with weekly staff meetings with the counseling team
Conduct/assist with ongoing review of counselor’s case files to ensure compliance with Federal, State and PTC requirements
Assist Clinical Supervisor/Director with annual performance reviews of the counseling team
Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director as needed in state and CARF inspections, staff meetings and other areas
Assist with in‑service training to clinical teammates on regularly scheduled basis
Monitors clinical records regularly for quality and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Conducts mock inspections
Perform intakes on new patients
Develop preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans
Provides training and technical assistance to community agencies as requested
Provides guidance to counselors in managing difficult or complex patients
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files on each patient on their caseload and team caseload per federal, state and PTC requirements
Oversees substance use counseling case assignments and discharges
Attend team meetings and complete all training courses as required
Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/State requirements
Other duties as assigned
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, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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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.
Lead Counselor
-
Lead Counselor,
you will provide leadership for other counselors. You will provide management of an individual caseload, participation in various facility committees, carrying out other management‑related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director. You will also assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director in the areas of problem solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state, CARF visits, and other areas assigned. It is expected that this role be performed onsite and is not a remote position.
Benefits
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
401k 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
Requirements
CSAC (Certified Substance Use Counselor) eligible or licensed eligible required
Licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LSATP) or licensed eligible preferred
Three (3) years of experience in addiction services
Have a bachelor’s degree in human services, mental health, human services, or social work fields
Preferred
Demonstrated leadership qualities among the counseling team
Demonstrated superior clinical skills and the ability to share expertise with others
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 and procedures
Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program
Ensure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with federal and state standards and agency policies
Ensure all clinical documentation and patient charts are updated in accordance with established policies and procedures
Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis
Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance
Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate
Perform treatment plan reviews
Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures
Review counselor documentation and sign off on documentation as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Clinic Director
Assist with the overall direction and development of all substance use services
Participate in treatment team meetings and grievance hearings as needed
Conduct/assist with weekly staff meetings with the counseling team
Conduct/assist with ongoing review of counselor’s case files to ensure compliance with Federal, State and PTC requirements
Assist Clinical Supervisor/Director with annual performance reviews of the counseling team
Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director as needed in state and CARF inspections, staff meetings and other areas
Assist with in‑service training to clinical teammates on regularly scheduled basis
Monitors clinical records regularly for quality and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Conducts mock inspections
Perform intakes on new patients
Develop preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans
Provides training and technical assistance to community agencies as requested
Provides guidance to counselors in managing difficult or complex patients
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case files on each patient on their caseload and team caseload per federal, state and PTC requirements
Oversees substance use counseling case assignments and discharges
Attend team meetings and complete all training courses as required
Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/State requirements
Other duties as assigned
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, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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