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Counselor - Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Date Posted: May 17, 2023

Job Description

Job Details
Full-time$18 an hour12 days ago
Benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
Qualifications
  • Addiction counseling
  • Communication skills
  • Discharge planning
  • Associate's degree
Full Job Description
We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction treatment services that has been featured in publications such as: LA Times, NBC Today, US News, Health Digest, Medscape, and Huffington Post.

Through our mission to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works we are able to touch the lives of more than 35,000 patients across the country every day.

Our teammates believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Counselor, you will play a direct role in the treatment plan and execution for your patients daily. You will assist in diagnosing, planning, and giving referrals to your patients during their treatment at our facilities.

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:
Counselor I: $18/hour to $19/hour

Associates Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, or related field OR a certificate in alcohol and/or drug studies from an approved counselor-certifying organization
0 -2 years of experience

Counselor II: $19/hour to $21/hour

Associates Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, or related field OR a certificate in alcohol and/or drug studies from an approved counselor-certifying organization
2-5 years of experience

Counselor III: $21/hour to $23/hour

Must be a licensed or certified substance use disorder counselor
Candidates that are license eligible will be considered

COVID –19 Vaccination/approved exemption status

Responsibilities:
Provide professional individual and case management services to patients
Complete initial needs assessment and individualized treatment plans to effectively help patients to improve the quality of their lives
Maintain patient charts and document all counseling services according to local, state, and federal regulations
Follow supervision of Clinic Management
Facilitate group therapy sessions to ensure participation from each patient
Refer patients to outside community supportive services when necessary
Conduct intakes, discharge planning, initial needs assessments, and treatment plans in a professional manner
The ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans and chart accurately
Substance abuse counseling experience and an advanced degree are preferred
Excellent communication skills
Strong Attention to detail
Ability to work with a variety of personalities
Consistent and accurate documentation and tracking of a patients’ progress and upcoming appointments.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Join our team. Join our mission.

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Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Human Services
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Lic Clinical Social Wrkr
Cert Alc & Drug Coun
Cert Drug & Alc Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, 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. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.


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