Lead Counselor

Job Description Lead Counselor Up To $10,000 for Sign-On Bonus We offer a 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 30,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with effective treatment. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. As a Lead Counselor, you play a direct role in saving lives by providing counseling services to your assigned clients, including individual, family, and group therapy sessions, and promoting a long-term recovery environment. You will collaborate with the Clinical Director and Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and routine for our residents. Requirements: 4-year degree in a social science discipline with a CSAC Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage, and family therapy, with one year of experience in the field (preferred) CSAC, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LSAT, or LRIC license preferred CSAC-eligible candidates will also be considered Responsibilities: Assess the counseling needs of clients Evaluate clients for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM criteria to determine appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria Develop discharge and continuum of care plans to ensure appropriate care levels Document all counseling, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the client’s clinical record Maintain client caseload, including case management, utilization review, treatment planning, and clinical charting Coordinate support services for clients and families, recording services provided Communicate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.) Facilitate interventions for crisis issues using a multidisciplinary team approach Provide individual, group, and family counseling Teach psychoeducation groups Experience with substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment Comply with Pinnacle Treatment Centers’ policies and confidentiality laws (42-CFR, Pt 2) Benefits: 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) with company match Ongoing training and certification opportunities Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University Join our team. Join our mission.

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