Foster Care Family Counselor

AATC Newport News
12695 McManus Blvd
Building 2
Newport News, VA 23602, USA

AATC Newport News
12695 McManus Blvd
Building 2
Newport News, VA 23602, USA

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 helpbad... It all started with a call... one of the easiest and hardest thingsI'veever done. Every day I wake up andthinkhow good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place." — Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers,we'recommitted to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. Serving more than35,000 individualsdaily 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'llguide 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

Monthly performance-based bonus opportunities

Defined career advancement through our Counselor Tier Program

Access to 600+ free CEU courses

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 andparticipatein treatment planning

Complete intake evaluations andfacilitategroup counseling sessions

Maintainaccurateandtimelyclinical documentation

Provide crisis intervention and individual counseling

Conduct treatment plan reviews andparticipatein 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

LPC

LCSW

LMFT

LSATP

Strong clinical counseling and treatment planning experience

Education
Bachelors or better.

Preferred
Masters or better.

Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred

LSATP

LCSW

LMFT

CSAC Supervisee

CSAC

Equal Opportunity Employer
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