include collaborating with the clinical team, assessing counseling needs, conducting substance abuse evaluations, and implementing the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient's treatment plan. The role also involves providing individual, group, and family counseling, reassessing patients, developing discharge plans, and documenting all services.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, along with a minimum of three years of experience in substance use treatment or mental health counseling. Required licensure includes LCSW, LPC, or LMFT as per Virginia regulations.
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Job description
Licensed Counselor
Full-Time Flexible Scheduling Options
We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we don’t just treat substance use disorder; we transform lives.
As a Counselor in our Roanoke location, you’ll be the guiding force helping individuals reclaim hope and build a future free from addiction.
Every day, your work will make a real, lasting impact through patient-centered care and evidence-based practices.
Located in the Roanoke, VA Community, which offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty and vibrant community life.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s a city known for its outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and welcoming neighborhoods.
It’s an ideal place to live, work, and make a difference.
Benefits
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
8 paid holidays
401k with company match
Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disabilityand accident insurance.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University
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 in substance use treatment, mental health counseling, or a related field.
Must hold licensure per 12VAC30-130-5020, such as:
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the clinical team in patient care decisions and attend all clinical meetings.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401k with company match
Competitive salaries
Short term disability
Long term disability
Full benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth
Accident insurance
8 paid holidays
Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University
18 days PTO
Assess counseling needs and conduct substance abuse evaluations using DSM criteria and ASAM guidelines.
Obtain relevant previous treatment records.
Prepare and implement the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient’s treatment plan.
Provide counseling services specified in the treatment plan, including:
Individual counseling
Group therapy
Family sessions
Reassess patients and update treatment plans as needed.
Develop discharge and continuum of care plans to ensure smooth transitions.
Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Facilitate crisis interventions using a collaborative approach.
Document all counseling services, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the patient’s clinical record.
Maintain patient caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, and clinical charting.
Coordinate support services for patients and families and record all services provided.
Contact and coordinate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.).
Attend team meetings, complete required training, and assist with administrative tasks.
