Licensed Professional Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Brand

2 months ago

Newport News, VirginiaFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Pinnacle Treatment Brand as a Licensed Professional Counselor – Newport News, VA in United States. 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.

Must hold licensure per 12VAC30

5020, such as:

Benefits & Compensation

18 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Pinnacle Treatment Brand in United States.

Key Skills

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

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Professional Counselor position at Pinnacle Treatment Brand includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

This Addiction Counseling position at Pinnacle Treatment Brand is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Newport News, Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Team Collaboration, Counseling Needs Assessment, Substance Abuse Evaluation, DSM Criteria, ASAM Guidelines, Treatment Plan Implementation, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will collaborate with the clinical team, assess needs, and implement the counseling portion of the patient's treatment plan through individual, group, and family sessions. Responsibilities also include developing discharge plans, documenting all services, managing caseloads, and coordi...

Benefits package: 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. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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