Licensed Addiction Counselor — Transform Lives

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay based on experience

Career pathing & licensure support

Monthly performance bonuses

Student loan repayment eligibility

Free CEU courses

Paid time off & holidays

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Free clinical supervision

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. in Akron is seeking a Counselor to support the recovery journey of our patients. The role requires an OH CDCA or higher counseling license and involves completing documentation, patient assessments, and crisis counseling within a structured treatment program.

Team members benefit from professional development, licensure support, and a focus on evidence-based care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• GED/High School diploma or higher.
• CDCA certification in Ohio required or higher licensure.
• Supervision plan must be developed for those with less than one year of full-time experience, with specified supervision frequency.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other documentation per federal/state standards and policies.
• Provide orientation to patients on program objectives, phase requirements, rules, and patient rights.
• Assess and place patients according to treatment phases per standards and policies.
• Update clinical documentation and patient charts accordingly.
• Counsel patients in crisis situations and address noncompliance to improve outcomes.
• Arrange referrals to community resources when appropriate.
• Submit reports and participate in case conferences and team reviews.
• Attend trainings and keep up with confidentiality and treatment regulations.

Education

GED/High School diploma or higher (OH/CDCA licensure to be obtained)

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. in Akron is seeking a Counselor to support the recovery journey of our patients. The role requires an OH CDCA or higher counseling license and involves completing documentation, patient assessments, and crisis counseling within a structured treatment program.

Team members benefit from professional development, licensure support, and a focus on evidence-based care in a collaborative environment.