Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Hazleton, PA

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About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a provider of addiction treatment services focused on compassionate, evidence-based care and the holistic well-being of patients. The Counselor supports patients recovering from substance use disorders by providing counseling and helping them navigate the treatment program.

Requirements

• Qualifications vary by counselor tier.
• Counselor I: Associate’s degree and CAAC (Certified Associate Addiction Counselor). Substance abuse counselors in training who are not CADC must enroll in courses leading to CADC certification, complete in-service training, become credentialed within three years of hire, and undergo semiannual progress reviews.
• Counselor I: A master’s degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing with a clinical specialty in human services, or another related field, including a practicum in a health or human service agency. If the practicum was not in a drug and alcohol setting, a written training plan must address achieving competency in chemical dependency counseling.
• Counselor I: Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of clinical experience, or an associate degree in a related field and one year of clinical experience.
• Counselor II: Bachelor’s degree or higher and CADC.
• Counselor II: A master’s degree or higher in a related field, including a practicum in a health or human service agency. If the practicum was not in a drug and alcohol setting, a written training plan must address achieving competency in chemical dependency counseling.
• Counselor II: Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of clinical experience.
• Counselor III minimum requirements: Master’s degree and CAADC, LCSW, LPC, or LSW.
• Counselor III: A master’s degree or higher in a related field, including a practicum in a health or human service agency. If the practicum was not in a drug and alcohol setting, a written training plan must address achieving competency in chemical dependency counseling.

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 requirements, rules, regulations, sanctions, service hours, patient rights, and other information needed to adjust to the program.
• Ensure each patient is assessed and placed in the appropriate treatment phase in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
• Keep clinical documentation and patient charts updated according to established procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis by identifying resources and coping abilities to help them address 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 a supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collect and test urine or swab drug screens using proper chain-of-custody procedures.
• Obtain necessary patient documentation to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to a supervisor.
• Attend scheduled supervision, team meetings, and 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 at 90% of facilities for the federal Student Loan Repayment Program, which may forgive 100% of selected applicants’ student loans.
• 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, based on licensure and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree