Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

8 paid holidays

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Counselor to oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment, coordinating care from admission to discharge and follow-up, including family and group therapy. You will address the causes and effects of addiction with comprehensive psychological therapy.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in psychology, counseling, or social work, with at least three years of related experience and licensure or certification as required by the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as may be required by the state.
• Three (3) years’ experience in substance use, mental health, or related field.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as may be required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the clinical team in decision-making process involving patients to include attending all clinical meetings.
• Assess the counseling needs of the patient.
• Assess the patient for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
• Prepare the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan.
• Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the patient treatment plan.
• Develop the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
• Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.
• Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the patient’s clinical record.
• Maintain patient caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required)
• Provide coordination of support services for the patient and their family and record the services provided in the clinical record.
• Reassess patients and revise the substance use counseling portion of the patient treatment plan, as necessary.
• Facilitate family therapy as assigned.
• Contact and coordination with referral sources (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.).
• Facilitate intervention for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned patients.
• Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DSM criteria knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in psychology, counseling, or social work

Licensed/credentialed per DMHA (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, psychologist, or other approved credentials)

Job description

We offer competitive salaries, 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 more than 35,000 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.

Overview

As a Counselor, you will oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment. You will be responsible for the coordination and continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up of the patients. You will promote performance improvement and service delivery by providing comprehensive psychological therapy directed towards addressing the causes and effects of the patient’s addiction by providing substance abuse counseling for assigned patients including family and group therapy.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 8 paid holidays
• 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
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree specializing in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university as may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• Three (3) years’ experience in substance use, mental health, or related field.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• Counselors must be credentialed as any of the following under the Department of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA):
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
  • Psychologist
  • An individual credentialed in addictions counseling by a nationally recognized credentialing body approved by the division as indicated below:
    • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor IV (CADAC IV)
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor V (CADAC V)
    • National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
    • National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II)
    • Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
    • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Responsibilities

• Interface with the clinical team in decision-making process involving patients to include attending all clinical meetings.
• Assess the counseling needs of the patient.
• Assess the patient for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM criteria in determining appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
• Obtain previous records that are relevant to the current treatment episode.
• Prepare the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan.
• Provide substance abuse counseling services specified in the patient treatment plan.
• Develop the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
• Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.
• Document all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the patient’s clinical record.
• Maintain patient caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required)
• Provide coordination of support services for the patient and their family and record the services provided in the clinical record.
• Reassess patients and revise the substance use counseling portion of the patient treatment plan, as necessary.
• Facilitate family therapy as assigned.
• Contact and coordination with referral sources (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.).
• Facilitate intervention for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned patients.
• Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Note: This description reflects the current requirements and may be subject to change.