Addiction Recovery Counselor - PRN

Addiction Recovery Counselor – PRN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation andлуу servicing more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

• Interface with the clinical team in decision‑making processes involving patients, including attending all clinical meetings.
• Assess counseling needs and evaluate patients for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM criteria and ASAM criteria to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Obtain and review prior records relevant to the current treatment episode.
• Prepare the substance‑abuse counseling portion of the patient treatment plan.
• Provide substance‑abuse counseling services as specified in the treatment plan, including family and group therapy.
• Develop patient discharge/continuum of care plans to ensure smooth transition to appropriate next levels of care.
• Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary team for assigned patients.
• Document all counseling, educational services, assessments, referrals, and follow‑up in the patient’s clinical وڃي ورث.
• Maintain patient caseload Waiting includes case management, utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting as required.
• Coordinate support services for patients and their families, documenting services in the clinical record.
• Reassess patients and revise counseling plans as necessary.
• Facilitate family therapy as assigned.
• Coordinate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.) and facilitate crisis‑oriented interventions.
• Carry out administrative and clinical functions as requested.
• Attend team meetings and complete all required training courses in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree inyb psychological counseling, psychologyo social work or a fieldlect from an accredited institution, as may be required by the operating state.
• Three (3) years of experience in substance use, mental health,or related field.
• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state: 12
  
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• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapist) – preferred.

• LMFT, LPC or LCSW.
• Ability to make an impact: inspired to contribute to the organization’s success.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, or non‑merit‑based factors as prescribed by federal, state, or local laws.