Residential Addiction Counselor

Full-time (Sunday through Thursday)

We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we don’t just treat substance use disorder; we transform lives. As a Counselor in our Roanoke location, you’ll be the guiding force helping individuals reclaim hope and build a future free from addiction. Every day, your work will make a real, lasting impact through patient-centered care and evidence-based practices.

Located in the Roanoke, VA Community, which offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty and vibrant community life. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s a city known for its outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and welcoming neighborhoods. It’s an ideal place to live, work, and make a difference.

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

• 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 12
  
  VAC, such as:
  • LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• 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.
• Obtain relevant previous treatment records.
• Prepare and implement the substance abuse counseling portion of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Provide counseling services specified in the treatment plan, including:
  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Family sessions
• Reassess patients and update treatment plans as needed.
• Develop discharge and continuum of care plans to ensure smooth transitions.
• Participate fully as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate crisis interventions using a collaborative approach.
• Document all counseling services, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the patient’s clinical record.
• Maintain patient caseload, including case management, utilization review updates, and clinical charting.
• Coordinate support services for patients and families and record all services provided.
• Contact and coordinate with referral sources (legal, school, employer, etc.).
• Attend team meetings, complete required training, and assist with administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Bachelors or better
• Preferred:
  Masters or better

• Preferred: LMFT
• Preferred: LPC
• Preferred: LCSW
• Preferred: CSAC Supervisee
• Preferred: CSAC-A
• Preferred: CSAC

• Thought Provoking:
  Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Leader:
  Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Work-Life Balance:
  Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Peer Recognition:
  Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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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.