Counselor Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Brand; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Company sponsored training and certs

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Counselor Assistant/Intern to provide comprehensive psychological therapy under supervision, addressing causes and effects of addiction. The role supports patient care, documentation, and program orientation.

Responsibilities include completing intake and assessments, facilitating group sessions, and coordinating referrals. Qualified candidates pursue CADC/NBCB certifications while advancing within a supportive, benefit-rich environment.

Qualifications

• GED / high school diploma or higher.
• Certified as a Counselor in Training (CCIT) within 90 days of hire.
• Full certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I or higher) through ADACBGA or as NBCC within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation per standards.
• Provide patients with orientation regarding program objectives, phase system requirements, rules, sanctions, and hours of services.
• Assess and place each patient according to treatment phases in accordance with standards and policies.
• Ensure clinical documentation and patient charts are updated per established policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis by identifying resources and coping abilities.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources when appropriate.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews per policies.
• Develop knowledge of confidentiality, methadone treatment, and counseling certifications.
• Submit internal and external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collection and testing of urine/drug screening with proper chain of custody.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis counseling

Group counseling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CADC I or NBCC certification

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.

As a Counselor Assistant/Intern, you will offer patients at Pinnacle Treatment Centers comprehensive psychological therapy directed under supervision of clinical leadership. The role is vital to assisting with addressing the causes and effects of the patient’s addiction.

• 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:

• GED / high school diploma or higher
• Certified as a Counselor in Training (CCIT) within 90 days of hire
• Full certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I or higher) through the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA) or as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) within three (3) years of hire.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Develop and increase knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.
• Submit all internal and external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval
• Complete intakes, facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collection and testing of urine/swab drug screening following proper chain of custody.
• Secure necessary documentation from patients, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to supervisor
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required
• Other duties as assigned

Join our team. Join our mission.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better.

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