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.
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.
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Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services. Founded in 2006, Pinnacle has expanded into nine states (California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) and includes Aegis, Recovery Works, Stepping Stone, and more in our Pinnacle Family of Companies.
Pinnacle was created to help individuals, families, and communities combat substance abuse and find lasting recovery. Our commitment to our patients is built on the quality, customization, and easily accessible nature of our care.
Our approach to addiction treatment is holistic. We don't just treat the symptoms, but each aspect of a person; mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. We off full-service treatment, including detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient programs, medication-supported recovery, transitional housing, and ongoing support. We harness the power of the latest research and complement it with compassionate care to address every facet of addiction. Our commitment to excellence and patient well-being means each person receives the support they need for a sustainable recovery.
We're not just a treatment company; we're a community that creates a sense of hope in every step taken, and support in every heart we touch. Everyone knows someone who’s struggled with addiction, we’re no exception; we take addiction personally. That’s why Pinnacle provides the highest quality addiction treatment from a team who genuinely cares.
