Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Career advancement

CEU courses

PTO & holidays

Student loan repayment

DEI initiatives

Clinical supervision

Professional growth support

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in Virginia is seeking Counselors I, II and III to guide patients on their recovery journey, performing assessments, counseling, and collaborative treatment planning. You will conduct intake evaluations, lead group sessions, document meticulously, and coordinate community referrals within a supportive clinical team.

Compensation varies by credential with strong licensure support, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for supervision and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or CSAC credentials required for Counselor I.
• CSAC supervision status preferred for Counselor I/II.
• Eligible for VA licensure/certification for the applicable role.
• Experience in substance use treatment preferred for all levels.
• Counselor III requires a Master's degree and active VA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and assist in treatment planning.
• Conduct intake evaluations and lead group counseling sessions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Provide crisis intervention and individual counseling as needed.
• Review treatment plans and participate in case conferences.
• Educate patients on program expectations and recovery goals.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and services.
• Collect urine drug screens following chain-of-custody procedures.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and trainings.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher; or CSAC credentials

CSAC Supervisee or CSAC Supervisee Pending

Eligible for certification/licensure through Virginia Board or national certifying body

Experience in substance use treatment preferred

Master's degree or higher (Counselor III)

Job description

Location: Virginia

Counselor (I, II, III) – Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Location: Virginia

Company: Pinnacle Treatment Centers

Transform Lives. Build Recovery. Make a Difference.

"I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad... It all started with a call... one of the easiest and hardest things I've ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place."

— Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we're committed to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. Serving more than 35,000 individuals daily across our nationwide network, we provide comprehensive care while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and teammates.

We are 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 that creates lasting change.

Why Join Pinnacle?

Competitive Pay Based on Credentials & Licensure

Position

Pay Range

Counselor I

$21.25 – $26.00/hour

Counselor II

$25.00 – $31.00/hour

Counselor III

$31.25 – $36.06/hour

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

• Conduct patient assessments and participate in treatment planning
• Complete intake evaluations and facilitate group counseling sessions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Provide crisis intervention and individual counseling
• Conduct treatment plan reviews and participate in case conferences
• Educate patients on program expectations, rights, and recovery goals
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services
• Collect and administer urine/swab drug screens following chain-of-custody procedures
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and required trainings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies

Qualifications

Counselor I

Pay: $21.25 – $26.00/hour

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher; or qualifying CSAC credentials
• CSAC Supervisee or CSAC Supervisee Pending preferred
• Eligible for certification/licensure through the Virginia Board or nationally recognized certifying body
• Experience in substance use treatment preferred

Counselor II

Pay: $25.00 – $31.00/hour

Required

• 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

Pay: $31.25 – $36.06/hour

Required

• Master's degree or higher
• Active Virginia licensure such as:
• LPC
• LCSW
• LMFT
• LSATP
• Strong clinical counseling and treatment planning experience

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.