Licensed Counselor

CounselorIncludes callFull-time

Listed compensation

$65k-$70k

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Fully Independent Counselor (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC)

$65,000–$70,000 | On-Call Rotation

Location: London

Do the work that changes — and saves — lives.

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we believe recovery is possible for everyone.

Every day, we care for more than 35,000 patients across the country, removing barriers to treatment and restoring hope to individuals, families, and communities.

If you have experience working with individuals struggling with Substance Use

Disorders and feel called to make a deeper impact, this is more than a job — it’s a mission.

Why Join Pinnacle?

We know the work you do is meaningful — and challenging. That’s why we are deeply committed to supporting our counselors professionally and personally.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $65,000–$70,000
  • 18 days Paid Time Off
  • Full comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Short-term & long-term disability + accident insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • FREE Clinical Supervision (based on licensure & availability)
  • 600+ FREE CEU courses
  • Ongoing professional development & certification support
  • Relocation assistance (as needed)
  • License reciprocity assistance
  • STAR LRP (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment

Program eligibility)

  • Discounted tuition & scholarships through Capella University

We invest in your growth so you can continue investing in your clients.

Why London, Kentucky?

Nestled in southeastern Kentucky, London offers the warmth of a close-knit community with the natural beauty of the Appalachian region at your doorstep.

With access to Daniel Boone National Forest, affordable living, and a slower pace of life, London is a place where you can build both a meaningful career and a balanced life.

Here, your work doesn’t get lost in the crowd — it’s felt throughout the community.

Your Role: A Direct Impact on Recovery

As a Fully Independent Counselor, You Will

  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling
  • Assess substance use diagnoses using DSM criteria
  • Determine appropriate levels of care using ASAM criteria
  • Develop treatment plans and discharge/continuum of care plans
  • Maintain clinical documentation and caseload management
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Coordinate care with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.)
  • Provide crisis intervention support
  • Uphold Pinnacle policies and federal confidentiality laws (42-CFR, Part 2)

You will partner closely with the Clinical and Executive Directors to maintain a therapeutic environment focused on dignity, accountability, and long-term recovery.

What You Bring

  • Master’s Degree in a related field

Active Kentucky Licensure as One of the Following

  • LPCC
  • LCSW
  • LMFT
  • LCADC
  • Experience working with Substance Use Disorders preferred
  • A heart for service and belief in recovery

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, our employees share a belief: lives and communities can be made whole again through comprehensive treatment that works.

If you are looking for a place where your clinical expertise meets purpose — where your compassion fuels real transformation — we invite you to join us.

Recovery starts here. And so can your next chapter.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Counselor will provide individual, family, and group counseling, assess substance use diagnoses using DSM criteria, and determine appropriate levels of care using ASAM criteria. Responsibilities also include developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, coordinating care, and providing crisis intervention support.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a related field and hold active Kentucky licensure as an LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCADC. Experience working with Substance Use Disorders is preferred, alongside a strong commitment to service and belief in recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingFamily CounselingSubstance Use DiagnosisTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningCare Coordination

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 44% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Brand a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 748 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Accident Insurance
401(k) with company match