Counselor - Telehealth CA
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
- Pasadena, CA
- $24.00-27.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401k with company match.
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University
- Certified: $24 per hour to $27 per hour
- Licensed: $27 per hour to $30 per hour
- Possess a license that is in line with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) qualifications, or certification that is recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
- Maintain compliance with the requirements for continuing education hours and/or units (CEH or CEU) as determined by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and/or other regulatory agencies.
- Experience with dependency and/or medication-assisted treatment.
- Ensure the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards and agency policies and procedures.
- Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rule and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patient adjust to the program.
- Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.
- Keep all patient files organized and updated for own and agency’s use in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and take steps to resolve crisis.
- Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance.
- Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
- Perform treatment plan reviews.
- Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Develop and increase knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.
- Submit all internal and external correspondence to supervisor for review and approval.
- Secure necessary documentation from patients, when appropriate, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to supervisor.
- Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivation : 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 organizationEducation : Masters
Bachelors
AssociatesExperience : 0 years: Prior substance abuse counseling experience is preferred.Licences & certifications SUDCC III-CS
SUDCC III
SUDCC II
SUDCC
LCSW
LPC
LMFT
CATC II
CATC III
CATC I
CADC