Counselor

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

Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction treatment services that has been featured in publications such as: LA Times, NBC Today, US News, Health Digest, Medscape, and Huffington Post.

Through our mission to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works we are able to touch the lives of more than 35,000 patients across the country every day.

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

As a Counselor, you will play a direct role in the treatment plan and execution for your patients daily. You will assist in diagnosing, planning, and giving referrals to your patients during their treatment at our facilities.

Benefits:

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k 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)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Requirements:

Counselor I: $18/hour to $19/hour

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, or related field OR a certificate in alcohol and/or drug studies from an approved counselor-certifying organization
• 0 -2 years of experience

Counselor II: $19/hour to $21/hour

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, or related field OR a certificate in alcohol and/or drug studies from an approved counselor-certifying organization
• 2-5 years of experience

Counselor III: $21/hour to $23/hour

• Must be a licensed or certified substance use disorder counselor
• Candidates that are license eligible will be considered

COVID –19 Vaccination/approved exemption status

Responsibilities

• Provide professional individual and case management services to patients
• Complete initial needs assessment and individualized treatment plans to effectively help patients to improve the quality of their lives
• Maintain patient charts and document all counseling services according to local, state, and federal regulations
• Follow supervision of Clinic Management
• Facilitate group therapy sessions to ensure participation from each patient
• Refer patients to outside community supportive services when necessary
• Conduct intakes, discharge planning, initial needs assessments, and treatment plans in a professional manner
• The ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans and chart accurately
• Substance abuse counseling experience and an advanced degree are preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Consistent and accurate documentation and tracking of a patients’ progress and upcoming appointments.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Join our team. Join our mission.

Experience

• Counseling experience preferred

Education

• Associates or better in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services or related field

• Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field
• Associates or better in Psychology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic Addition Counselor
• Cert Drug & Alc Counselor
• Assoc. Clin. Social Wrkr
• CAADE
• Cert Substance Abuse Coun

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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.