Impactful Addiction Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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, Inc. in Kern County, CA, is seeking experienced counselors to join our team and guide patients through the recovery journey.

You will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and provide counseling across levels I–III, with a focus on compassionate care and evidence-based practices. We offer a structured career path, professional supervision, continuing education, and a benefits package designed to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Possess an associate degree in relevant field and has the registration/credentials necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population.
• Kern County requires a bachelor’s degree or High school diploma/GED with 75% certification education.
• Possess a bachelor's degree or higher

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation to new patients to the programs’ rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
• Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable regulations.
• Involve patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment.
• Administer biopsychosocial assessment at intake and ongoing.
• Develop and implement individualized Treatment Plans based on SNAP.
• Monitor and document changes and relapse indicators; initiate relapse prevention interventions.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. in Kern County, CA, is seeking experienced counselors to join our team and guide patients through the recovery journey.

You will conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and provide counseling across levels I–III, with a focus on compassionate care and evidence-based practices. We offer a structured career path, professional supervision, continuing education, and a benefits package designed to support work-life balance.