Recovery Counselor — Growth & CEU Opportunities

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; 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 a leading addiction treatment provider seeking a Counselor to support patients on their recovery journey. This role emphasizes clinical assessments, individualized treatment planning, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

The Counselor will engage in intake, treatment planning, and ongoing counseling, while adhering to federal/state regulations and Pinnacle policies. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and credentials to provide counseling services.
• Kern County requires a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with 75% certification education.
• Counselor II requires 2–5 years of experience OR a Master’s degree.
• Counselor III requires licensure or licensure-eligible with credentials; ongoing supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides orientation to new patients to program rules and rights.
• Conducts intakes, discharge planning, initial assessments, and treatment plans.
• Involves patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Administers biopsychosocial assessment at intake and ongoing.
• Develops individualized treatment plans using SNAP.
• Determines clinical necessity of counseling services.
• Monitors changes, addresses relapse indicators early.
• Advise and implement high-risk procedures per QA policies and CARF guidelines.
• Provide counseling and referrals, including to outside resources.
• Schedule and document counseling sessions; participate in team meetings.

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading addiction treatment provider seeking a Counselor to support patients on their recovery journey. This role emphasizes clinical assessments, individualized treatment planning, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

The Counselor will engage in intake, treatment planning, and ongoing counseling, while adhering to federal/state regulations and Pinnacle policies. Competitive compensation includes bonuses and ongoing education opportunities.