Counselor Telehealth OTP

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 50,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a fully remote Counselor for their Telehealth OTP program, aimed at guiding patients through their recovery journey. With a focus on evidence-based practices, this role encompasses responsibilities from patient assessment to documentation, requiring strong qualifications in psychology and addiction counseling. Teachers of compassion, teamwork, and superior care, Pinnacle values personal growth through their comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Defined Career Pathing

Performance-based bonuses

Free access to CEU courses

18 days PTO and 8 paid holidays

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Free Clinical Supervision

Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Required certifications: CAADC or CADC.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, with required internships.
• Counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient documentation in compliance with standards.
• Counsel patients in crisis and facilitate treatment plans.
• Provide program orientation and ensure patient adherence.

Skills

Counseling

Patient Assessment

Crisis Management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Master's Degree in Chemical Dependency or related field

CAADC or CADC certification

Job description

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Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery

“I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with a call… one of the easiest and hardest things I’ve ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place.”

• Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers
  
  

About Us: Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on the holistic well-being of our patients, and treating our teammates with the same level of individualized compassion and empathy. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and our dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily resulting in a network of care spanning across the country.

Position Overview: As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle’s unique approach combines compassionate care with innovative treatment methods to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Teammate Appreciation Benefits: At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we value our teammates and offer a variety of benefits to support their personal and professional growth.

• Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Defined Career Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.
• Bonus Incentives: Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses.
• STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. This federal program selects applicants to forgive 100% of their student loans.
• Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
• Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion of the patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentations 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 patents 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 updates 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.
• Perform treatment plan reviews
• 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 supervisions as scheduled
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Counselor I
• Associate’s degree
• CAAC (Certified Associate Addiction Counselor)
• Substance abuse counselors in training who are not CADC shall be enrolled in courses leading to certification as a CADC shall be enrolled in courses leading to certification as a CADC in addition to in-service training and become credentialled within three years of the date of hire by the facility; in addition to a semiannual review of progress while employed at the facility.
• Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or another related field with includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 tear of clinical experience; or
• Counselor II
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• CADC
• Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or another related field with includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues. or
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 tear of clinical experience,
• Tier 3 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
• Master’s degree
• CAADC
• LCSW
• LPC
• LSW
• Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services) or another related field with includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual's written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
  
  

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Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better
  
  

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.

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.

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