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7.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 59 active roles in this specialty

Pinnacle Treatment Brand

Newport News, Virginia

Licensed Professional Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction CounselingFull-Time

Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Licensed Professional Counselor in Newport News, VA. Flexible full-time schedule with rotating Saturday. 18 days PTO plus holidays. Loan repayment program available.

Join Pinnacle Treatment Brand as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Newport News, Virginia. Licensed Professional Counselor – Newport News Flexible Full-Time Schedule Monday - Friday with Rotating Saturday or Tuesday - Saturday “Recovery Works gave me the strength to believe in myself again. My counselor never gave up on me—and that changed everything.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the clinical team in patient care decisions and attend all clinical meetings.

Assess counseling needs and conduct substance abuse evaluations using DSM criteria and ASAM guidelines.

Prepare and implement the counseling portion of the patient’s treatment plan.

Provide counseling services specified in the treatment plan, including individual counseling, group therapy, and family sessions.

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 in substance use treatment, mental health counseling, or a related field.

Benefits & Compensation

18 days PTO.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Pinnacle Treatment Brand in Newport News, Virginia.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical Team CollaborationCounseling Needs AssessmentSubstance Abuse EvaluationDSM CriteriaASAM GuidelinesTreatment Plan ImplementationIndividual CounselingGroup TherapyFamily SessionsPatient ReassessmentDischarge PlanningContinuum of Care PlanningClinical DocumentationCase ManagementClinical Charting

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This role scores 7.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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Benefits & Perks

18 Days PTO

8 Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability & Accident Insurance

STAR LRP Loan Repayment Program

Discounted Tuition & Scholarships

Company-Sponsored Training