Counselor Assistant Intern — Growth in Addiction Therapy

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Scholarships through Capella

Paid tuition

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Counselor Assistant/Intern to support patients with comprehensive psychological therapy under supervision. You will assist with assessments, documentation, and case coordination as part of the clinical team.

The role emphasizes crisis counseling, treatment planning, referrals, and adherence to federal/state standards. A CCIT credential within 90 days and CADC I or NBCC NCC within three years are required.

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 the ADACBGA or as NBCC NCC within 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

Education

GED or higher

CADC I or NBCC NCC certification

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Counselor Assistant/Intern to support patients with comprehensive psychological therapy under supervision. You will assist with assessments, documentation, and case coordination as part of the clinical team.

The role emphasizes crisis counseling, treatment planning, referrals, and adherence to federal/state standards. A CCIT credential within 90 days and CADC I or NBCC NCC within three years are required.