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Pinnacle's Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery

“I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with a call… one of the easiest and hardest things I've ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place.”

• Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

About Us:

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on the holistic well-being of our patients, and treating our teammates with the same level of individualized compassion and empathy. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and our dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily resulting in a network of care spanning across the country.

Position Overview:

As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle's unique approach combines compassionate care with innovative treatment methods to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Teammate Appreciation Benefits:

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we value our teammates and offer a variety of benefits to support their personal and professional growth.

• Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Defined Career Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.
• Bonus Incentives: Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses.
• STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. This federal program selects applicants to forgive 100% of their student loans.
• Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
• Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides orientation to new patients to the programs' rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
• Conducts Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines, and Pinnacle Policies.
• Involves patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention, fostering a sense of ownership in their recovery.
• Administers biopsychosocial assessments evaluating all areas of patients' lives, including addictions, medical and mental health history, socioeconomics, legal issues, etc., at intake and ongoing.
• Recognizes and utilizes patients' Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP) to develop individualized Treatment Plans that help patients meet their goals.
• Determines the clinical necessity of counseling services based on assessments.
• Monitors and documents changes in patients' circumstances, addressing relapse indicators early to promote prevention.
• Complies with Medical Q.A and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including evaluating high-risk conditions, administering screening tools, and coordinating referrals.
• Provides professional counseling and referral services, including individual and group counseling, utilizing techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
• Schedules and documents counseling sessions, engages in community outreach, and attends training and team meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Counselor I: $20-$22/hour

• Associate degree or completion of most counselor certification courses, license, or certification; in Kern County, a bachelor's degree or 75% of certification courses is required.
• Registration/certification by a recognized Certifying Organization; proof required immediately upon employment.
• 0-2 years of experience.

Counselor II: $22-$25/hour

• Same educational requirements as Counselor I, with 2-5 years of experience or a Master's degree.

Counselor III: $25-$28/hour (Certified) & $28-$31/hour (Licensed)

• Licensed, licensed eligible, or certified; proof of licensure or certification required immediately upon employment.

Join our Team & Start Saving Lives Today

Experience

Preferred: Prior SUD counseling experience.

Education

Required: Technical training in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services or related; Associates or higher in Psychology or related. Preferred: Master's or higher in Psychology or related; Bachelors or higher.

Licenses & Certifications:

Preferred: SUDCC III, II, or I; LPC; ACSW; LCSW; LMFT; AMFT; CADC levels.

Behaviors & Motivations:

Preferred: Thought-provoking, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, team player, dedicated. Motivations include being a self-starter, goal-oriented, and impactful.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement remains unchanged.