Counselor
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. We focus on holistic well-being and treat our teammates with the same compassion we offer our patients. Pinnacle transforms over 35,000 lives daily across a national network of care.
Position Overview:
As a Counselor, you’ll play a vital role in the recovery journey of our patients. Our approach blends compassionate care with innovative treatment to meet the diverse needs of individuals with substance use disorders.
Teammate Appreciation Benefits:

Variable Pay Structure: Based on experience, education, and licensure.
Career Pathing: Advancement through our Counselor Tier Program.
Bonus Incentives: Monthly performance-based rewards.
STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of facilities qualify for full student loan forgiveness.
Continuing Education: 600+ free CEU courses.
Paid Time Off: 18 PTO days, sick leave, and 8 holidays.
Diversity & Inclusion: Workforce reflects our patient population.
Free Clinical Supervision: Based on licensure and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Orient new patients to program rules, policies, and rights.
Conduct intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Involve patients in their recovery planning.
Administer biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patient progress and document changes.
Identify relapse indicators and implement early interventions.
Evaluate high-risk conditions and administer mental health screening tools.
Refer patients to appropriate internal or external services.
Provide individual and group counseling using CBT, MI, and other techniques.
Maintain accurate documentation and participate in team meetings.
Attend required training and support community outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

Counselor I ($20–$22/hr): Associate degree or 75% of certification coursework; 0–2 years experience.
Counselor II ($22–$25/hr): Associate degree or 75% of certification coursework; 2–5 years experience or Master’s level.
Counselor III ($25–$28/hr Certified, $28–$31/hr Licensed): Licensed or license-eligible with advanced clinical skills.

All counselors must be registered or certified with a CA-approved agency and meet DHCS requirements before providing services.
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