Foster Care Family Counselor

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.

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