Senior Lead Counselor – Addiction Treatment Team

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay structure

STAR LRP Eligibility

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

DEI initiatives

Free clinical supervision

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Lead Counselor in California to provide leadership for other counselors and manage an individual caseload. You will participate in facility committees, assist in problem-solving, and support state and CARF readiness.

Key duties include supervising documentation, coordinating treatment plans, and guiding staff through accreditation and quality initiatives. Competitive benefits accompany a strong focus on growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved agency or licensed/license‑eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Maintain the Board’s requirements to practice, including clinical supervision if license‑eligible.
• Credentialing required before providing counseling services per DHCS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead counselors and manage a caseload, participate in facility committees and perform management duties.
• Ensure patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and documentation are up to federal/state standards.
• Counsel patients in crisis, assess and place according to treatment phases, and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Attend team meetings, conduct trainings, review files for quality and compliance, and assist with inspections.
• Oversee case assignments, performance reviews, and ongoing development of counseling staff.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Training

Communication

Time management

Education

Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Certification

Board of Behavioral Sciences license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Lead Counselor in California to provide leadership for other counselors and manage an individual caseload. You will participate in facility committees, assist in problem-solving, and support state and CARF readiness.

Key duties include supervising documentation, coordinating treatment plans, and guiding staff through accreditation and quality initiatives. Competitive benefits accompany a strong focus on growth and professional development.