Counselor (Certified/Licensed)
$49,920–$56,160 year
On-siteChico, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct patient intakes, discharge planning, and initial assessments while administering biopsychosocial evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans. Provide individual and group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address relapse prevention, anger management, and family preservation issues. Screen for high-risk conditions such as suicide or overdose using standardized tools and flag urgent cases to medical directors and regional clinical leadership. Schedule counseling sessions, document clinical entries in the EHR, and coordinate referrals to specialized services and community resources. Observe urine sample collections and attend required training sessions and case conferences. Work full-time Monday through Friday from 5am to 1:30pm as part of Pinnacle Treatment Centers' comprehensive addiction recovery program.
Required Qualifications
- Counselor III: $24/hour to $27/hour (Certified) & $27/hour - $30/hour (Licensed)
- Degrees must include being licensed, licensed eligible, or certified
- Clinical skills must be effective in complex cases
- Possess certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved certification agency
- Current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with 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)
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