Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers

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… once of the easiest and hardest things I’ve ever done. Everyday 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 cutting-edge 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. 

1. Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure. 

1. Defined Career Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.  

1. Bonus Incentives: Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses. 

1. 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. 

1. Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge. 

1. Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population. 

1. Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth. 

Key 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. 

• Contribute to the overall success of the treatment center through participation in team meetings and professional development activities. 

• Develop the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care. 

• Maintain patient caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required). 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

Counselor I 

• High School Diploma/GED 

• CADC-T or CCIT 

Counselor II 

• High School Diploma/GED 

• CACI, CADC-I, G-CADCI, CACII, CADC II or G-CADCII 

Counselor III 

• Master’s Degree 

• CAADC, CMAC, LCAS, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LSW, or MAC 

Join our Team & Start Saving Lives Today 

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.