Temporary Counselor

Temporary 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. 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 , 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.

Key Responsibilities :

Comply with and implement the Medical (Quality Assurance) and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including : Evaluate the patients for any high-risk conditions (, liver failure, pregnancy, overdose, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.), which may endanger the patient (suicidal) or other parties (homicidal).

Administer the BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-, and PHQ- screening tools to determine the severity of the patient's mental / emotional status.

Evaluate the risk factors concerning each such case, considering the appropriateness of, and professionalism in treating such individuals in an OTP in comparison to treatment in a residential facility or other treatment modalities.

Review and ask about other practitioners' involvement in the treatment of these high-risk conditions. Recommend immediate referral to such a specialist in case of need. Request the patient sign a waiver for release of information which will allow communication with the other practitioner in case of need (, deterioration of the patient’s condition).

Flag high-risk patients to the Medical Directors, Physician Extenders, and Regional Clinical Leadership (RCL) and highlight the conditions concerned.

Refer such patients to the Medical Directors, Physician Extenders or RCLs (Regional Clinical Leadership) based on the urgency, utilizing the informal Referral Policy or the scheduled Treatment Team / Case Conference session.

Review physician notes, following the Medical Directors or Physician Extenders’ session with the patient, verifying that they noted and addressed the high-risk factor, or otherwise bring it immediately to the attention of the supervising counselor, as well as the clinic manager, until the matter’s proper and professional handling by the physician or physician extender.

Advise, in writing, other staff members (including the clinic manager, supervising counselor, dispensing nurse and front office) of high-risk patients and their condition. Maintain and circulate minutes from treatment team / case conference sessions to the other staff members.

Provide professional counseling and referral services by : Addressing patients’ clinical and special needs by maintaining referrals to specialized (“second tier”) services rendered by physicians, physician extenders and counselors within Aegis, as well as referrals to Keys to Recovery (or other twelve-step) support groups, and other community resources (, agencies and practitioners outside of Aegis), acting as a liaison to these agencies, as necessary.

Providing individual and group counseling as clinically necessary, to address the problem issues identified in the Initial Assessment and Treatment Plans. The counseling service will include protocols for the treatment of Relapse Prevention, Peer Pressure, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Family Preservation, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.

Utilizing advanced counseling techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.

Scheduling regular counseling sessions with patients; issue patient appointment cards and record scheduled or rescheduled sessions in EHR scheduler.

Documenting counseling entries, including signature and date, as required by applicable federal and state regulations, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle policies.

Engaging in Community Relations and Outreach efforts.

Attending all recommended training including Physician Training of Counselors, RCL training, and case conferences with the program physicians and physician assistants.

Collecting research data when requested.

Observing the collection of patients’ urine samples when required

Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.

Qualifications :

Counselor I : $ / hour to $ / hour

Preferred

Possess a bachelor's degree or higher

Counselor II : $ / hour to $ / hour

Counselor III : $ / hour to $ / hour (Certified) & $ / hour - $ / hour (Licensed)

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