Lead Counselor

  • @Pinnacle Treatment Center
  • $20.00 - $31.00 / Weekly
  • Posted 2 months ago
  • Apply Before: October 1, 2025
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  • Ontario, California, 125 West F Street, Suite 101 Ontario, CA 91762 View on Map
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 36699
  • Industry  Substance use disorder treatment

Job Description

Lead 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. 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 Lead Counselor, you will provide leadership for other counselors. You will manage an individual caseload, participate in various facility committees, and carry out other management-related duties as specified by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director. You will also assist in problem-solving, conflict resolution, readiness for state, CARF visits, and other areas assigned.

Teammate Appreciation Benefits:

  1. Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
  2. STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program.
  3. Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses.
  4. Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays.
  5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
  6. Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete patient documentation in compliance with standards.
  • Provide orientation to new patients.
  • Assess and place patients according to treatment phases.
  • Counsel patients in crisis or noncompliance.
  • Refer patients to community resources.
  • Review treatment plans and participate in case reviews.
  • Supervise counselor documentation and assist in staff development.
  • Participate in inspections, staff meetings, and training.
  • Monitor clinical records for compliance.
  • Perform patient intakes and develop treatment plans.
  • Guide counselors with complex cases.
  • Maintain accurate case files.
  • Oversee case assignments and discharges.
  • Attend required meetings and trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range:
$28/hour to $32/hour

Qualifications:

  • Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor or licensed/license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Psychology.
  • Must meet supervision requirements if license-eligible.
  • Proof of licensure or certification required upon employment.
  • Strong skills in treatment planning, communication, and time management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft programs.

Preferred:

  • Demonstrated leadership and advanced clinical skills.

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