Contract Counselor — Addiction Recovery Specialist

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Pay Structure

Defined Career Pathing

Bonus Incentives

STAR LRP Eligibility

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initi

Free Clinical Supervision

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in California seeks a dedicated Counselor to support patients on the recovery journey. You will conduct intakes, complete biopsychosocial assessments, and help develop individualized treatment plans to address each patient’s needs.

The role emphasizes direct counseling, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and adherence to CARF and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant field with credentials to provide counseling services.
• Kern County requires a bachelor’s degree or HS diploma/GED with 75% certification education.
• Counselor registration/certification must be in good standing per DHCS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation to new patients on programs’ rules, policies, and patient rights.
• Conduct intakes, discharge planning, initial assessments and treatment plans.
• Involve patients in assessment and treatment planning to empower recovery.
• Administer biopsychosocial assessments at intake and ongoing.
• Develop Treatment Plans using SNAP strengths and needs.
• Monitor and document changes, relapse indicators, and risk factors; ensure follow-up actions.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment & planning

Relapse prevention

Communication

Education

Associates or higher in Psychology or related field

Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 75% certification education (Kern County)

Counselor registration/certification requirements

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in California seeks a dedicated Counselor to support patients on the recovery journey. You will conduct intakes, complete biopsychosocial assessments, and help develop individualized treatment plans to address each patient’s needs.

The role emphasizes direct counseling, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and adherence to CARF and state regulations.