The counselor will oversee the counseling components of patient care, providing individual, group, and family therapy to address substance use disorders. They will also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, conduct evaluations, and manage patient caseloads.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work and possess active licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. A minimum of three years of experience in substance use treatment or mental health counseling is required.
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Job description
Counselor Full‑Time | LPC, LMFT or LCSW Schedule: Monday–Friday with rotating Saturday or Tuesday–Saturday
As a Counselor at our Roanoke, VA location, you will oversee the counseling components of a patient’s clinical care while supporting continuity from admission through discharge and follow‑up. In this full‑time role, you will provide patient‑centered, evidence‑based counseling services focused on addressing the underlying causes and effects of substance use disorders through individual, group, and family therapy.
Why Pinnacle
Collaborative, team‑based clinical environment
Commitment to evidence‑based, quality patient care
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Ongoing training and clinical collaboration
Meaningful work that positively impacts patients, families, and communities
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 one of the following:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the clinical team on patient care decisions and attend clinical meetings as required
Assess patient counseling needs and conduct substance use evaluations using DSM criteria and ASAM guidelines
Obtain and review prior treatment records relevant to the current episode of care
Develop and implement the counseling components of individualized treatment plans
Provide substance use counseling services, including individual, group, and family sessions
Reassess patients and update treatment plans as clinically indicated
Develop discharge and continuum‑of‑care plans to support appropriate transitions
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Collaborative team-based clinical environment
Commitment to evidence-based quality patient care
Ongoing training and clinical collaboration
Participate actively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team
Document all counseling services, assessments, referrals, reassessments, and follow‑ups in the clinical record
Maintain an assigned caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, treatment planning, and clinical charting
Coordinate support services for patients and families and document services provided
Communicate and coordinate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.)
Facilitate crisis intervention using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
Complete assigned administrative and clinical tasks
