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Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Brand·Kokomo, Indiana

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The Counselor is responsible for ensuring the completion of essential patient documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes, while adhering to federal and state standards. This role involves providing orientation to patients, counseling them during crises or noncompliance issues, and facilitating group counseling sessions.

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. Everyday 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.
  • Variable
  • Pay
  • Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
  • Defined
  • Career
  • Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.
  • Bonus
  • Incentives: Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses.
  • 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.
  • Continuing
  • Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Paid
  • Time
  • Off: 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Diversity,
  • Equity, and
  • Inclusion
  • Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
  • Free
  • Clinical
  • Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth.

Key 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.
  • Perform treatment plan reviews
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Tier 1 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • APIT
  • ACIT I & II
  • MATS
  • Tier 2 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • LAC
  • Cadac ii-Iii
  • ICAC I & II
  • NCAC I & II
  • LSW (must also have MATS to be eligible with LSW)
  • Tier 3 Counselor (min requirements for consideration)
  • Master’s degree
  • LCAC
  • CADC IV & V
  • MAC
  • LCSW (MATS Required)
  • LMHC (MATS Required)
  • LMFT (MATS Required)

Join our Team & Start Saving Lives Today

Requirements

Minimum requirements vary significantly by tier, starting with a High School Diploma/GED and specific certifications for Tier 1, escalating to a Bachelor's Degree for Tier 2, and a Master's degree for Tier 3, often requiring specific licensure like LAC, CADAC, or LCSW alongside MATS certification.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment Planning
  • Case Conferences
  • Group Counseling
  • Progress Notes
  • Intakes
  • Statistical Reporting
  • Discharge Summaries
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Drug Screening
  • Case Reviews
  • Confidentiality Regulations

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Kokomo, Indiana
Posted
Mar 18, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Pinnacle Treatment Brand

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of substance use disorder treatment services. Founded in 2006, Pinnacle has expanded into nine states (California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) and includes Aegis,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Indiana counseling roles vary by licensure tier

In Indiana, counselor demand is often strongest in schools, behavioral health, and community settings, where employers may hire across multiple tiers depending on licensure and education. These roles are competitive because requirements can range from a high school diploma with certifications to a master’s degree with credentials such as LAC, CADAC, or LCSW, and benefits may include PTO, continuing education, bonus incentives, free clinical supervision, and variable pay. Review the tier carefully and confirm which licensure, supervision, and certification steps you already meet before applying; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.

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