Licensed Counselor - Part Time

Licensed Counselor Part-Time | Richmond, VA

We offer competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing national leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the country and touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Licensed Counselor at our Richmond, Virginia location, you will provide direct counseling services to patients receiving substance use treatment. This role focuses on delivering patient‑centered, evidence‑based care through individual, group, and family counseling while supporting treatment engagement and recovery outcomes.

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:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct substance use counseling services, including individual, group, and family sessions
• Assess counseling needs and conduct substance use evaluations using DSM criteria and ASAM guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized counseling treatment plans
• Reassess patients and update treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Develop discharge and continuum‑of‑care plans to support appropriate transitions
• Collaborate with the clinical team on patient care decisions and attend clinical meetings as required
• Obtain and review prior treatment records relevant to the current episode of care
• Document all counseling services, assessments, referrals, reassessments, and follow‑ups in the clinical record
• Maintain assigned caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting