Counselor - Mobile Unit

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Boone, NC

3d

About The Position

The Mobile Unit Counselor oversees all aspects of a patient’s treatment and coordinates continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up. The role promotes performance improvement and service delivery by providing comprehensive psychological therapy that addresses the causes and effects of addiction. This includes substance abuse counseling for assigned patients, as well as family and group therapy. The position requires travel to designated sites, including overnight travel.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to travel 100% to designated sites, including overnight travel.
• Tier 1 minimum requirements: High School Diploma or GED and CADC-R.
• Tier 2 minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree and one of the following credentials: CADC or CADC I.
• Tier 3 minimum requirements: Master's degree and one of the following credentials: LMFT, LCAS, LMSW, LPC, or LSW.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Orient patients to program objectives, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, service hours, patient rights, and other information to help them adjust to the program.
• Ensure each patient is assessed and placed according to treatment phases in accordance with federal and state standards and agency policies.
• Keep clinical documentation and patient charts updated 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 have refused to comply with program requirements to increase awareness of the consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and community resources when appropriate.
• Perform treatment plan reviews.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and increase knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding 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 screens while following proper chain-of-custody procedures.
• Secure necessary patient documentation, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to the supervisor.
• Attend scheduled supervision sessions and team meetings, and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

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