Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Somerdale, NJ

4d • $20 - $30

About The Position

As a Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, you will support patients’ recovery from substance use disorders through compassionate care and innovative treatment methods. Pinnacle provides comprehensive addiction treatment grounded in evidence-based practices and holistic patient well-being, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for patients and teammates. The organization reports serving more than 35,000 individuals daily through its nationwide network of care.

The role includes conducting individual and group counseling, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on treatment plans, assessing patient progress, and maintaining patient caseload documentation and related case-management and utilization-review updates. Counselors also develop discharge and continuum-of-care plans to support patients’ transition to appropriate levels of care. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Pay is $20–$30 per hour, based on licensure and experience.

Requirements

• Must have a New Jersey CADC or higher counseling license.
• Tier 2 minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED and CADC, LAC, or LSW.
• Tier 3 minimum qualifications: Master’s degree and LCADC, LCSW, or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Monitor and assess patient progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
• Develop patient discharge and continuum-of-care plans to ensure movement to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain a patient caseload, including case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Advancement opportunities through the Counselor Tier Program.
• Monthly performance-based bonus incentives.
• Eligibility at 90% of facilities for the federal Student Loan Repayment Program, which selects applicants for student loan forgiveness.
• Free access to over 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
• Education Level: High school or GED