Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Martinsville, IN

12d

About The Position

As a Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, you will support patients’ recovery from substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care. You will help patients understand and navigate the program, assess and place them according to treatment phases, provide counseling and group sessions, and coordinate referrals when appropriate. The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records, completing required reports and training, and following applicable federal and state standards and agency policies.

The posting lists three qualification tiers, with minimum requirements ranging from a high school diploma or GED and specified credentials for Tier 1, to a bachelor’s degree and listed licenses or certifications for Tier 2, and a master’s degree and listed licenses or certifications for Tier 3. Some credentials require MATS.

The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Tier 1: High school diploma or GED and APIT, ACIT I & II, and MATS.
• Tier 2: Bachelor’s degree and one or more listed credentials: LAC, CADAC II–III, ICAC I & II, NCAC I & II, or LSW. LSW must also have MATS to be eligible.
• Tier 3: Master’s degree and one or more listed credentials: LCAC, CADC IV & V, MAC, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. MATS is required for LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT.
• Ability to complete patient documentation and comply with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies.
• Ability to counsel patients, facilitate group sessions, and support patients in crisis and treatment-program compliance.
• Ability to collect and test urine or swab drug screens while following chain-of-custody procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required documentation in accordance with federal and state standards and agency policies.
• Orient patients to program objectives, phase-system requirements, rules and 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 resolve or manage 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 according to established policies and procedures.
• Develop 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 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.
• Eligibility at 90% of facilities for the federal Student Loan Repayment Program, which selects applicants for 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
• Education Level: High school or GED