Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Sandusky, OH

6d

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Counselor to support patients through recovery from substance use disorders. The role combines compassionate care with evidence-based treatment methods and focuses on patients’ individualized needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position requires an Ohio CDCA or higher counselor credential and at least two years of counseling experience.

The Counselor completes clinical documentation, assesses and places patients in treatment phases, provides orientation and counseling, and coordinates referrals and care reviews. The role also includes conducting intakes and group sessions, collecting and testing drug-screening samples according to chain-of-custody procedures, participating in supervision and team meetings, and completing required training and reporting.

Requirements

• At least two years of counseling experience is required.
• An Ohio CDCA or higher counselor certification or license is required.
• Counselor I requires a GED/high school diploma or higher and CDCA or higher certification in Ohio. Counselors with less than one year of full-time equivalent experience in addiction treatment must develop a supervisor-approved competency plan before counseling without the supervisor present or constantly observing; the plan must specify face-to-face supervision frequency and a timeframe of no more than one year.
• Counselor II requires an associate degree or higher and one of the listed credentials: LCDC II, LCDC III, LMFT, LPC, dependently licensed LSW, or an Ohio license as a Licensed Social Worker or higher, Licensed Professional Counselor or higher, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or higher.
• Counselor III requires a master’s degree or higher and one of the listed independent credentials: IMFT, LICDC, LISW, or independently licensed LPCC.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other documentation in accordance with 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 that supports adjustment 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.
• Develop knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations concerning confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.
• Submit internal and external correspondence to the supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collect and test urine or swab drug-screening samples in accordance with 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 the supervisor.
• Attend supervision sessions as scheduled.
• Attend 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 the Counselor Tier Program.
• Monthly performance-based bonuses recognizing quality patient care.
• Eligibility for the Student Loan Repayment Program at 90% of facilities; the federal program selects applicants for 100% student-loan forgiveness.
• 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, subject to licensure and availability.

What This Job Offers

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