Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Somerdale, NJ

3d

About The Position

As a Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, you will support patients’ recovery from substance use disorders through compassionate care and innovative treatment methods. The role combines evidence-based counseling with individualized support and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team. Counselors help develop treatment and discharge plans, assess patient progress, and maintain clinical documentation and case management updates.

The position is listed as Monday through Friday, 5:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The posting gives a pay range of $20–$30 per hour, based on licensure and experience, and requires a New Jersey CADC or higher counseling license.

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 to contribute to the treatment center’s success.
• Develop patient discharge and continuum-of-care plans to support movement to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain a patient caseload, including case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning, and required clinical charting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Career advancement opportunities through the Counselor Tier Program.
• Monthly performance-based bonuses recognizing quality patient care.
• Eligibility at 90% of facilities for the federal Student Loan Repayment Program, which selects applicants to forgive 100% of their student loans.
• 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