Counselor
Pinnacle Treatment Brand
Location
Somerdale, New Jersey
Salary
$18 - $32 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. Responsibilities also include monitoring patient progress, developing discharge plans, and maintaining the required patient caseload and clinical charting.
Requirements summary
Minimum requirements vary by tier, ranging from a High School Diploma/GED for entry-level roles to requiring a Master's degree for Tier 3 positions. Specific certifications like CADC, LAC, LSW, LCADC, LCSW, or LPC are required for higher tiers.
Job description
Counselor
Monday - Friday 5: 30a-2p and Saturdays as needed
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.”
- Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers
About Us
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 our teammates with the same level of individualized compassion and empathy. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and our dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily resulting in a network of care spanning across the country.
Position Overview
As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle’s unique approach combines compassionate care with innovative treatment methods to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Teammate Appreciation Benefits
At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we value our teammates and offer a variety of benefits to support their personal and professional growth.
1. Variable Pay Structure
- Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure. 2.
- Defined
- Career
- Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials. 3.
- Bonus
- Incentives: Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses. 4.
- STAR
- LRP
- Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. This federal program selects applicants to forgive 100% of their student loans. 5.
- Continuing
- Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge. 6.
- Paid
- Time
- Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 7.
- Diversity,
- Equity, and
- Inclusion
- Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population. 8.
- Free
- Clinical
- Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Monitor and assess patient progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
- Contribute to the overall success of the treatment center through participation in team meetings and professional development activities.
- Develop the patient discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
- Maintain patient caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates, treatment planning duties, and clinical charting as required).
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
• $18-32/hr based on licensure and experience
Qualifications
- Tier 1 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
- High School Diploma / GED
- Counselor Intern
- Tier 2 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
- High School Diploma / GED
- CADC
- LAC
- LSW
- Tier 3 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
- Master’s degree
- LCADC
- LCSW
- LPC
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education
- Bonus Incentives
- Free Clinical Supervision
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
- Variable Pay Structure
- Defined Career Pathing
- STAR LRP Eligibility