Counselor

Job Summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is 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.

Why Join Pinnacle?

• Competitive Pay Based on Credentials & Licensure
• 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

• Counseling and support for patients
• Treatment planning and goal setting
• Conducting patient assessments and intake evaluations
• Facilitating group counseling sessions
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Providing crisis intervention and individual counseling
• Reviewing treatment plans and participating in case conferences
• Educating patients on program expectations, rights, and recovery goals
• Coordinating referrals to community resources and support services
• Collecting and administering urine/swab drug screens following chain-of-custody procedures
• Attending supervision, team meetings, and required trainings
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies

Qualifications

• Counselor I: Bachelor's degree or higher; or qualifying CSAC credentials; eligible for certification/licensure through the Virginia Board or nationally recognized certifying body; experience in substance use treatment preferred
• Counselor II: 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: Master's degree or higher; active Virginia licensure such as: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSATP; strong clinical counseling and treatment planning experience