Counselor Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Douglasville, GA

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About The Position

As a Counselor Assistant/Intern at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, you will offer patients comprehensive psychological therapy under the supervision of clinical leadership. The role supports patients in addressing the causes and effects of addiction. Pinnacle Treatment Centers provides addiction treatment services nationwide, serving more than 35,000 patients daily, with a mission to remove barriers to recovery and help individuals, families, and communities through comprehensive treatment.

The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Saturdays when needed, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Requirements

• GED, high school diploma, or higher.
• Obtain Counselor in Training (CCIT) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain full certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I or higher) through the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA), or as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Orient patients to program objectives, phase-system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, service hours, patient rights, and other information that helps them adjust to the program.
• Ensure patients are assessed and placed according to treatment phases in accordance with federal and state standards and agency 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 have not complied with specific program requirements to increase their awareness of the consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and community 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 regarding 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 documentation from patients, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to a supervisor.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• 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.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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