Certified Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Buford, GA

11d

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a provider of addiction treatment services focused on compassionate, evidence-based care and holistic patient well-being. The Certified Counselor supports patients with substance use disorders throughout their recovery by providing counseling, completing clinical documentation, coordinating referrals, and following applicable federal and state standards and agency policies. The position may be classified as Counselor I, II, or III according to the listed education and credential qualifications.

Requirements

• For Counselor I: High school diploma or GED or equivalent, and one of the listed credentials: CCIT, CACI, CACII, CMAC, CAADC, or CADC-T.
• For Counselor II: One of the listed credentials: CACI, CADC-I, G-CADCI, CACII, CADC II, G-CADCII, CCIT, CMAC, or CAADC; high school diploma or equivalent is also listed.
• For Counselor III: Master’s degree or higher and one of the listed credentials: CACII, CADCII, CAADC, CMAC, LCAS, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, or MAC. The qualifications also list CCIT, high school diploma or equivalent, CACI, CACII, CMAC, and CAADC.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies.
• Orient patients to program objectives, phase system requirements, rules, regulations, sanctions, service hours, patient rights, and other information needed to adjust to the program.
• Ensure patients are assessed and placed according to treatment phases and applicable standards and policies.
• Keep clinical documentation and patient charts current in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis by identifying resources and coping abilities to help them manage and resolve the crisis.
• Counsel patients who do not comply with program requirements to increase their awareness of the consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to community agencies and resources when appropriate.
• Perform treatment plan reviews.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and increase knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations concerning confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.
• Submit internal and external correspondence to a supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collect and test urine or swab drug screens while following proper chain-of-custody procedures.
• Obtain necessary patient documentation when appropriate to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to a supervisor.
• Attend scheduled supervision sessions and team meetings, and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Career advancement opportunities through a Counselor Tier Program.
• Monthly performance-based bonuses recognizing quality patient care.
• Eligibility at 90% of facilities for the Student Loan Repayment Program; the program selects applicants for potential forgiveness of 100% of their student loans.
• Free access to more than 600 continuing education courses.
• 18 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Free clinical supervision, based on licensure and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED