Substance Abuse Counselor
Company: Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Location: Modesto
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Overview: Mental Health Practitioner Wanted!!Behavioral
HealthcareModesto, Ca: PT -Key Responsibilities: -
- Provides orientation to new patients to the programs' rules,
policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
- Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and
Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines
as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF
guidelines and Pinnacle Policies.
- Involve patients in the assessment, treatment planning, and
intervention aspects of treatment, which provides the patient with
a sense of entitlement to their own recovery.
- Administer the biopsychosocial assessment, which evaluates all
areas of patients' lives, including their addictions, medical and
mental health history, socioeconomics, legal, etc. at intake and on
an ongoing basis.
- Recognize and utilize patients' Strengths, Needs, Ability, and
Preferences (SNAP), to develop and implement individualized
Treatment Plans that effectively help patients to meet their short
& long-term goals. --- Determine the clinical necessity of
counseling services based on the clinical assessment and evaluation
of the patients.
- Monitor closely, and document any change of circumstances with
the patients, especially as it relates to matters that may affect
their recovery, identifying and addressing relapse indicators to
promote relapse prevention interventions in an early stage.
- Comply with and implement the Medical Q.A (Quality Assurance)
and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including:
- Evaluate the patients for any high-risk conditions (e.g., liver
failure, pregnancy, overdose, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.), which
may endanger the patient (suicidal) or other parties
(homicidal).
- Administer the BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 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 (e.g.,
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 (e.g., 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. -
- Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Counselor I: - $19/hour
to $20/hour
- Possess an associate degree in a relevant field or a majority
of approved counselor certification courses, license, or
certification necessary to provide counseling services to our
patient population. Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75%
of required counselor certification courses)
- Possess counselor registration/certification by a "Certifying
Organization: recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug
Programs. Proof of registration is required immediately once
employed with a California Alcohol and Drug Program certifying
body. Employees must be registered prior to providing any
counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care
Services).
- 0 -2 years of experienceCounselor II: - $20/hour to $23/hour
- Possess an associate degree in a relevant field or a majority
of approved counselor certification courses, license, or
certification necessary to provide counseling services to our
patient population. Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75%
of required counselor certification courses)
- Possess counselor registration/certification by a "Certifying
Organization: recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug
Programs. Proof of registration is required immediately once
employed with a California Alcohol and Drug Program certifying
body. Employees must be registered prior to providing any
counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care
Services).
- 2-5 years of experience OR Master levelCounselor III: -
$23/hour to $26/hour (Certified) & $26/hour - $29/hour (Licensed)
- Degrees must include being licensed, licensed eligible, or
certified. Clinical skills must be effective in complex cases.
Along with the below: -
- Possess certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
with a CA approved certification agency or current credentials as
licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
or the Board of Psychology. If license-eligible, must maintain the
Board's requirements to be able to practice including receiving the
necessary amount of clinical supervision by a Board approved
supervisor. -
- Proof of licensure or certification by a State approved
regulatory agency is required immediately once employed. Employees
must be credentialed prior to providing any counseling services per
the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services). -Join our Team &
Start Saving Lives Today -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, sick leave, 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. -ExperiencePreferred
- Prior SUD counseling experience preferred.EducationRequired
- Technical/other training or better in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Services or related field
- Associates or better in Psychology or related fieldPreferred
- Masters or better in Psychology or related field
- Bachelors or better in Psychology or related fieldLicenses &
CertificationsPreferred
- SUDCC III
- SUDCC II
- SUDCC
- LPC
- ACSW
- LCSW
- LMFT
- AMFT
- CADC III
- CADC II
- CADC IBehaviorsPreferred
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a
subject
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and
interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all
details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrityMotivationsPreferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of
tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the
ability to contribute to the success of a project or the
organization -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.
-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 CentersPinnacle Treatment
Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes
employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business
considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every
job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on
race, traits historically associated with 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, non-merit based factors or any other consideration
made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also
prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has
any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has
or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Keywords: Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Clovis , Substance Abuse Counselor, Other , Modesto, California
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