Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Toms River, NJ

19d • $22 - $32

About The Position

As a Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, you will support patients throughout their recovery journeys using compassionate care and innovative treatment methods for substance use disorders. The role involves providing counseling, contributing to individualized treatment planning, monitoring patient progress, and supporting transitions to appropriate levels of care. The position is full-time with a 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

• Must have a New Jersey CADC or higher counseling license.
• Tier 2 minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED and CADC, LAC, or LSW.
• Tier 3 minimum qualifications: Master’s degree and LCADC, LCSW, or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Monitor and assess patient progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
• Develop patient discharge and continuum-of-care plans to support movement to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain a patient caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting.
• 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.
• Eligibility at 90% of facilities for the federal Student Loan Repayment Program, which selects applicants for 100% student loan forgiveness.
• Free access to over 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED