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.
