Licensed Addiction Counselor — Growth Path & CEUs

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 is seeking a Counselor to support the recovery journey of patients across our treatment network. The role emphasizes evidence‑based practices, compassionate care, and documentation oversight in alignment with federal and state standards.

You will guide patients through program objectives, supervise intake and group sessions, and participate in supervision and training to maintain high quality care.

Qualifications

• GED/High School diploma or higher.
• CDCA certification in Ohio.
• Counselors with less than one year of experience must plan supervision with their supervisor within one year.
• Counselor II requires relevant degrees and licensure in OH.
• Counselor III requires a master’s degree and independent licensure or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation per federal/state standards.
• Provide orientation to patients about program objectives, rules, hours, and rights to help adjustment.
• Assess and place patients according to treatment phases and policies.
• Update clinical documentation and patient charts according to policies.
• Counsel patients in crisis situations and arrange referrals to community resources.
• Participate in case conferences and reviews and maintain confidentiality regulations.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Urine drug screening

Education

GED/High School diploma or higher

CDCA certification in OH

Associate degree or higher

LCDC II

LCDC III

LPC

LSW (dependently licensed)

Licensed Social Worker or higher licensure in OH

Licensed Professional Counselor or higher licensure in OH

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or higher licensure in OH

Master’s degree or higher

IMFT

LICDC

LISW

LPCC (independently licensed)

Tools

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Counselor to support the recovery journey of patients across our treatment network. The role emphasizes evidence‑based practices, compassionate care, and documentation oversight in alignment with federal and state standards.

You will guide patients through program objectives, supervise intake and group sessions, and participate in supervision and training to maintain high quality care.