Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $27.00 - $31.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Variable pay
Student loan repayment program eligibility
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Free clinical supervision
Job Description
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate and evidence-based care. With a network that impacts over 35,000 individuals daily, Pinnacle Treatment Centers operates across the country, offering holistic treatment options that address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of addiction. Known for its supportive and inclusive environment, Pinnacle Treatment Centers places a strong emphasis on personalized care, ensuring that each patient’s individual needs and circumstances are addressed with empathy and professionalism. The organization values its employees as much as its patients, promoting a workplace culture that fosters personal and professional growth through continued education, diversity initiatives, and competitive benefits.
The Lead Counselor position at Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a critical role that combines leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative responsibilities. As a Lead Counselor, you will take on a pivotal leadership role among the counseling team, providing guidance, support, and supervision to other counselors while managing your individual caseload. This role requires active participation in various facets of the facility's operations, including involvement in committees, assisting with problem-solving and conflict resolution, and preparing for state and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) inspections. Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Director, the Lead Counselor helps maintain the highest standards of clinical care and compliance with federal and state regulations.
The position operates Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with a competitive pay range between $27 and $31 per hour, which is commensurate with experience, education, and licensure. Key responsibilities include ensuring thorough documentation of patient data, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries; orienting patients to program objectives and rules; performing treatment plan reviews; managing crisis counseling sessions; conducting staff meetings; and overseeing case assignments and discharges. The Lead Counselor also plays a vital role in coordinating referrals, assisting with in-service training, and monitoring clinical records for quality and regulatory compliance.
Working at Pinnacle Treatment Centers includes access to numerous teammate appreciation benefits such as a variable pay structure, eligibility for the Student Loan Repayment Program (covering up to 100% of student loans for most facilities), free continuing education through access to over 600 CEU courses, paid time off including holidays and sick leave, diversity and inclusion initiatives reflective of the patient population, and free clinical supervision based on licensure status and availability. The organization fosters a professional, respectful atmosphere where the commitment to recovery and healing is supported by a team-oriented culture.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and possess strong leadership skills, Pinnacle Treatment Centers invites you to apply for the Lead Counselor position and join a team that is truly dedicated to saving lives. This role is integral to shaping the future of substance abuse services at Pinnacle Treatment Centers and offers a rewarding career path within an organization that respects diversity and equal opportunity.
The Lead Counselor position at Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a critical role that combines leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative responsibilities. As a Lead Counselor, you will take on a pivotal leadership role among the counseling team, providing guidance, support, and supervision to other counselors while managing your individual caseload. This role requires active participation in various facets of the facility's operations, including involvement in committees, assisting with problem-solving and conflict resolution, and preparing for state and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) inspections. Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Director, the Lead Counselor helps maintain the highest standards of clinical care and compliance with federal and state regulations.
The position operates Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with a competitive pay range between $27 and $31 per hour, which is commensurate with experience, education, and licensure. Key responsibilities include ensuring thorough documentation of patient data, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries; orienting patients to program objectives and rules; performing treatment plan reviews; managing crisis counseling sessions; conducting staff meetings; and overseeing case assignments and discharges. The Lead Counselor also plays a vital role in coordinating referrals, assisting with in-service training, and monitoring clinical records for quality and regulatory compliance.
Working at Pinnacle Treatment Centers includes access to numerous teammate appreciation benefits such as a variable pay structure, eligibility for the Student Loan Repayment Program (covering up to 100% of student loans for most facilities), free continuing education through access to over 600 CEU courses, paid time off including holidays and sick leave, diversity and inclusion initiatives reflective of the patient population, and free clinical supervision based on licensure status and availability. The organization fosters a professional, respectful atmosphere where the commitment to recovery and healing is supported by a team-oriented culture.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and possess strong leadership skills, Pinnacle Treatment Centers invites you to apply for the Lead Counselor position and join a team that is truly dedicated to saving lives. This role is integral to shaping the future of substance abuse services at Pinnacle Treatment Centers and offers a rewarding career path within an organization that respects diversity and equal opportunity.
Job Requirements
- Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved certification agency or current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology
- Maintain the Board’s requirements to practice including receiving clinical supervision if license-eligible
- Proof of licensure or certification by a State approved regulatory agency required immediately upon employment
- Knowledge of patient evaluation, treatment planning, and counseling services
- Understanding of the use, abuse, and treatment of illicit drugs and addiction
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and customer service practices
- Competence with Microsoft computer programs
Job Qualifications
- Possess certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved certification agency or current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology
- If license-eligible, must maintain the Board’s requirements to be able to practice, including receiving the necessary amount of clinical supervision by a Board approved supervisor
- Proof of licensure or certification by a State approved regulatory agency is required immediately once employed
- The evaluation of patients, treatment planning, and counseling services
- The use, abuse and treatment of illicit drugs and addiction
- Organization and time management
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Professional demeanor and customer service practices
- Competence with Microsoft computer programs
Job Duties
- Ensure the 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
- Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program
- Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies
- Assure all clinical documentation and patient charts updated in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and resolve crisis
- Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance
- Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate
- Perform treatment plan reviews
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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