Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Kokomo, IN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is hiring a Counselor for its outpatient addiction treatment office in Kokomo, Indiana. The position supports patients recovering from substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care. The Counselor helps patients understand and participate in the program, assesses and places them according to treatment phases, provides counseling and referrals, and maintains required clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards and agency policies.

Requirements

• Tier 1 minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED, and APIT, ACIT I & II, and MATS.
• Tier 2 minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one or more of the listed credentials: LAC, CADAC II–III, ICAC I & II, NCAC I & II, or LSW. LSW candidates must also have MATS to be eligible.
• Tier 3 minimum qualifications: Master's degree and one or more of the listed credentials: LCAC, CADC IV & V, MAC, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. MATS is required for LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT.

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 requirements, rules, regulations, sanctions, service hours, patient rights, and other information needed to adjust to the program.
• Ensure patients are assessed and placed according to treatment phases in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
• Keep clinical documentation and patient charts up to date.
• 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 other agencies and community resources when appropriate.
• Perform treatment plan reviews.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews.
• Develop and maintain 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 to ensure compliance with 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 Student Loan Repayment Program, which selects applicants for up to 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, based on licensure and availability.

What This Job Offers

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