Assistant counselor

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of over , patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Counselor Assistant , you will assist in diagnosing and creating a treatment plan for all clients. You will be a critical part of the client’s treatment program and assure they adhere to the guidelines of the facility’s programming.

You will also keep detailed documentation of the client’s progress.

Requirements :

• Associate degree in a related field
• Willingness to obtain a Counselor in Training (CIT) credential within days of employment
• Ability to become fully licensed within years of employment by meeting the requirements of the state board

Preferred

Previous experience in addictive diseases is desired

Responsibilities :

• Screen patient for appropriateness of MMT (Methadone Maintenance Treatment) per State and Federal criteria for admission.
• Explain and have patients sign all needed consent forms upon admission. Clearly explain the concept and exceptions of confidentiality.
• Provide information about MMT and alternative treatments to ensure that the patient can give informed consent.
• Review program rules and regulations with patients.
• Complete psychosocial and treatment plan appropriate to patient’s condition.
• Schedule and meet with patients for individual or group counseling according to their individual treatment plan.
• Maintain a caseload of up to patients.
• Record all counseling notes on the day that the session was held. Working with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and realistic goals.
• Make referrals and follow-up on referrals as needed.
• Complete treatment plans in the appropriate period (according to policy and procedure manual for every patient.
• Complete and submit all patients’ medication related issues to the MD.
• Enter and delete any Flags via MethaSoft computer program.
• Make certain that patient records are always in the proper order and are stored in a confidential manner.
• If a patient is discharged, complete discharge paperwork and submit these forms to the Medical Director for approval. Notify Medication Nurse and Receptionist of the discharge.
• Notify nurses, Medical Director, and Clinical Director about any patient who may be suffering from a chronic illness (, HIV / AIDS, TB, Diabetes, etc.).
• Notify Medical Director, nurses, and Clinical Director of any patient who is pregnant.
• Arrange guest dosing for patients : contact guest clinic; enter information into MethaSoft; print request; obtain the necessary signatures;

fax request to guest clinic.

• Understand all State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Counselors must complete, at a minimum, hours of training every year. This training may take place within the clinic or off site.
• Conduct Group Therapy Sessions on a regular basis. Participate in staff and treatment team meetings / Participate in quarterly QI meetings.

Benefits :

• days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full 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)

Last updated : 2024-03-03