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Temporary Counselor

Temporary Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. • California, MO, US
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Overview

Pinnacle's Voice : A Tale of Transformation & Recovery

"I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with a call… one of the easiest and hardest things I've ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place."

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on the holistic well-being of our patients, and treating teammates with individualized compassion and empathy. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily across a national network.

Position Overview : As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle's approach combines compassionate care with innovative treatment methods to address diverse needs for substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide orientation to new patients to the programs' rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
  • Conduct intakes, discharge planning, initial assessments, and initial treatment plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines, and Pinnacle policies.
  • Involve patients in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention to empower their recovery.
  • Administer the biopsychosocial assessment at intake and on an ongoing basis.
  • Develop and implement individualized Treatment Plans using SNAP (Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences) to meet short- and long-term goals.
  • Determine clinical necessity of counseling services based on assessments.
  • Monitor and document changes affecting recovery; identify relapse indicators and implement relapse prevention interventions early.
  • Comply with Medical QA and Clinical Risk Management policies, including (as applicable) :
  • Evaluate high-risk conditions and administer screening tools (BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-7, PHQ-9).
  • Assess risk factors and determine appropriate treatment settings; refer to specialists as needed with proper releases of information.
  • Flag high-risk patients to Medical Directors, Physician Extenders, and Regional Clinical Leadership; coordinate referrals as needed.
  • Document notes and communicate high-risk factors to the care team; circulate minutes from treatment team meetings.
  • Provide professional counseling and referrals to secondary services as needed; address clinical and special needs through individual and group counseling; utilize techniques such as CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Schedule and track counseling sessions; document sessions in the EHR; participate in community relations and outreach.
  • Attend required trainings and case conferences; collect research data when requested; observe urine collection when required.
  • Attend team meetings and complete all training courses in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Counselor I : $20 / hour to $22 / hour — Possess an associate degree in a relevant field with required registration / credentials; Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or high school diploma / GED with 75% certification education.
  • Counselor II : $22 / hour to $25 / hour — Possess an associate degree or equivalent certification; CA DHCS requirements apply; 2–5 years of experience or master's level is preferred.
  • Counselor III : $25 / hour to $28 / hour (Certified) & $28 / hour to $31 / hour (Licensed) — Must be licensed, license-eligible, or certified; hold AOD counselor certification; ensure licensure or certification is current and maintained.
  • Experience — Prior SUD counseling experience preferred.

    Education — Required : technical / other training in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services or related field; Associate degree in Psychology or related field. Preferred : Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or related field.

    Licenses & Certifications — Preferred : SUDCC certifications, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, CADC, etc.

    Benefits & Culture

  • Variable Pay Structure : Compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
  • Defined Career Pathing : Counselor Tier Program with advancement opportunities.
  • Bonus Incentives : Monthly performance-based bonuses for quality patient care.
  • STAR LRP Eligibility : Most facilities eligible for student loan repayment; forgiveness of student loans may apply.
  • Continuing Education : Free access to over 600 CEU courses.
  • Paid Time Off : 18 days PTO, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives.
  • Free Clinical Supervision : Available based on licensure and availability.
  • Equal Opportunity

    Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide rights and information per federal employment laws. We are committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

    Additional Details

  • Seniority level : Entry level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Other
  • Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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