Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus opportunities

Career advancement through Counselor-T

600+ CEU courses

18 days PTO + 8 paid holidays

Student Loan Repayment eligibility

DEI initiatives

Free clinical supervision

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is hiring Counselor I–III in Virginia to provide assessments, counseling, and treatment planning across our substance use disorder programs. This role supports crisis intervention, documentation, and collaborative team care within a regulated clinical setting.

Compensation varies by level and licensure, with a strong focus on credential-driven advancement. We offer 18 days of PTO, holidays, and substantial professional development opportunities in a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or qualifying CSAC credentials.
• CSAC Supervisee or CSAC Supervisee Pending preferred.
• Eligible for Virginia Board licensure/certification or national certifying body.
• Experience in substance use treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 drug screens following chain-of-custody procedures.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and policies.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Group counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSAC credentials

Virginia licensure eligibility

Job description

Location: Virginia

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

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.

Why Join Pinnacle?

Competitive Pay Based on Credentials & Licensure

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.