Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Make an Impact. Guide Recovery. Change Lives.

Full Time

Monday - Friday w/ Rotating Saturday or Tuesday - Saturday

“Recovery Works helped me find hope again. My counselor listened and really cared—it changed everything.”

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.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains
, Roanoke offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty and vibrant community life:

Outdoor Recreation
:
Hiking, biking, and breathtaking views along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Cultural Attractions: Museums, theaters, and a thriving arts scene.

Welcoming Community
:
Affordable living and a supportive environment for professionals.

It’s an ideal place to live, work, and make a difference.

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.
• Reassess patients and update treatment plans as needed.
• Develop discharge and continuum of care plans to ensure smooth transitions.
• Document all counseling services, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the patient’s clinical record.
• Maintain patient caseload, including case management and clinical charting.
• Coordinate support services for patients and families and communicate with referral sources.
• Attend team meetings, complete required training, and assist with administrative tasks.

• 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
• 18 Days PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Short/Long-Term Disability & Accident Insurance
• STAR LRP Loan Repayment Program
• Discounted Tuition & Scholarships through Capella University
• Company-Sponsored Training & Certification Opportunities
• Join Our Team. Join Our Mission.

Substance use disorder doesn’t take a break—and neither does our commitment to fighting it. If you’re ready to make a difference every day,
apply now to join the Pinnacle family.

Be the reason someone chooses recovery today. Apply now!

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Masters or better

Preferred

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

Preferred

• 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

Preferred

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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.