Recovery Counselor Assistant — Growth, PTO & 401(k) Benefits

Pinnacle Treatment Brand; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

certification opportunities.

STAR LRP

Capella University scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing provider of addiction treatment services delivering comprehensive care across communities. As a Counselor Assistant/Intern, you will support patients with psychological therapy under clinical supervision, addressing causes and effects of addiction and aiding treatment progression.

You will complete registrations, participate in case conferences, help prepare treatment plans, and assist with documentation and crisis counseling.

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 NBCC within three 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 / high school diploma or higher

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing provider of addiction treatment services delivering comprehensive care across communities. As a Counselor Assistant/Intern, you will support patients with psychological therapy under clinical supervision, addressing causes and effects of addiction and aiding treatment progression.

You will complete registrations, participate in case conferences, help prepare treatment plans, and assist with documentation and crisis counseling.