Counselor

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  

Join Our Team & Start Saving Lives Today 

If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and build healthier futures, we encourage you to apply. Join a team that values compassion, clinical excellence, and professional development while making a meaningful impact every day.  

Apply today to begin your career with Pinnacle Treatment Centers. 

 

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.