Counselor

Transform Lives. Build Recovery. Make a Difference.

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we're committed to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. Serving more than 35,000 individuals daily across our nationwide network, we provide comprehensive care while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and teammates.

About the role

We are seeking dedicated Counselors (I, II, III) to join our clinical team in Virginia. In this role, you'll guide patients through their recovery journey, providing counseling, support, and treatment planning that creates lasting change.

Why Join Pinnacle?

• Competitive Pay Based on Credentials & Licensure
• Position Pay Range: Counselor I $21.25 – $26.00/hour, Counselor II $25.00 – $31.00/hour, Counselor III $31.25 – $36.06/hour
• Teammate Appreciation Benefits
• Monthly performance-based bonus opportunities
• Defined career advancement through our Counselor Tier Program
• Access to 600+ free CEU courses
• 18 days PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility at most locations
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
• Free clinical supervision (based on licensure and availability)
• Supportive team environment focused on professional growth

What You'll Do

• Counsel patients and participate in treatment planning
• Conduct patient assessments and complete intake evaluations
• Facilitate group counseling sessions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Provide crisis intervention and individual counseling
• Conduct treatment plan reviews and participate in case conferences
• Educate patients on program expectations, rights, and recovery goals
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services
• Collect and administer urine/swab drug screens following chain-of-custody procedures
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and required trainings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies

Qualifications

• Counselor I: Required - Bachelor's degree or higher; or qualifying CSAC credentials; CSAC Supervisee or CSAC Supervisee Pending preferred; Eligible for certification/licensure through the Virginia Board or nationally recognized certifying body; Experience in substance use treatment preferred
• Counselor II: Required - Bachelor's degree or higher; One or more of the following: CSAC Resident in Counseling Resident in Marriage & Family Therapy Supervisee in Clinical Social Work LCSW pathway candidate; Eligible for applicable licensure/certification in Virginia
• Counselor III: Required - Master's degree or higher; Active Virginia licensure such as: LPC LCSW LMFT LSATP; Strong clinical counseling and treatment planning experience