Counselor

Counselor
Full-Time | LPC, LCSW, LMFT

Flexible Full-Time Schedule Options: Monday–Friday with rotating Saturday or Tuesday–Saturday

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, generous Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Summary
As a Counselor at our Newport News, VA location, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Through patient-centered care and evidence-based practices, you will help patients build hope, stability, and lasting recovery.

Why Join Pinnacle?
At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. When you join Pinnacle, you become part of a mission-driven organization that values:

• A supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Professional development and career growth
• Competitive compensation and meaningful benefits
• Making a real impact in the lives of patients and communities

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the clinical team in patient care decisions and attend all clinical meetings
• Assess counseling needs and conduct substance use evaluations using DSM criteria and ASAM guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized counseling treatment plans
• Provide counseling services, including individual, group, and family sessions
• Reassess patients and update treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Develop discharge and continuum-of-care plans to ensure appropriate transitions
• Document all counseling services, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the patient’s clinical record
• Maintain an assigned patient caseload, including case management and clinical charting
• Coordinate support services for patients and families and communicate with referral sources
• Attend team meetings, complete required training, and assist with administrative tasks

Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work from an accredited college or university (as required by Virginia regulations)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in substance use treatment, mental health counseling, or a related field
• Active licensure in accordance with 12VAC30-130-5020, including one of the following:
– Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
– Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
– Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
– Resident in Counseling
– Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy
– Supervisee in Clinical Social Work

Benefits
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability and accident insurance
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarship opportunities through Capella University
• Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities

Join our team. Join our mission.