Job Description

Lead Counselor
Full-Time |Required License: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

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

Hands-on clinical leadership role offering the perfect balance of direct patient care and team support. Maintain an active caseload while mentoring counselors and partnering with leadership to shape high-quality treatment services.

Why Pinnacle Treatment Centers – Roanoke, VA
At Pinnacle, leadership remains rooted in clinical care. As a Lead Counselor, you’ll continue meaningful hands-on work with patients while stepping into a leadership role that allows you to support, guide, and influence a dedicated treatment team. Our Roanoke location offers a collaborative, close-knit environment where your leadership will have a visible impact on both patient outcomes and team development. Supported by experienced clinical leadership and strong organizational resources, this role is ideal for clinicians seeking to grow as leaders without stepping away from direct care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy (preferred)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment
• Active, unrestricted licensure as one of the following:
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assess the counseling needs of assigned clients
• Evaluate clients for substance use disorders using DSM criteria and determine appropriate levels of care utilizing ASAM guidelines
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
• Develop and implement treatment plans and discharge/continuum-of-care plans
• Maintain an active caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting
• Document all counseling services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the clinical record
• Coordinate support services for clients and families and document all services provided
• Communicate and coordinate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.)
• Facilitate crisis intervention using a multidisciplinary, team-based approach
• Partner with the Clinical Director and Executive Director to establish and maintain a structured, therapeutic environment
• Provide guidance, support, and clinical leadership to counseling staff
• Ensure compliance with Pinnacle Treatment Centers’ policies and federal confidentiality laws (42 CFR Part 2)
• Attend team meetings, complete required trainings, and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, 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

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