Lead Counselor

Company: American Addiction Treatment Center Inc.
Location: Newport News
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Lead Counselor We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. As a Lead Counselor , you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by providing counseling services to your assigned clients including individual, family / group therapy sessions, and promoting an environment of long-term recovery. You will partner with the Clinical Director and Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and routine for our residents. Requirements 4-year degree in a social science discipline with a CSAC Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage, and family therapy and one year in the field. (preferred) CSAC, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LSAT, or LRIC license preferred CSAC eligible candidates will also be considered Responsibilities: Assess the counseling needs of the client Assessing client for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria in determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care. Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client’s clinical record. Maintain client caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates). Treatment planning duties and clinical charting as required. Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record. Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e., legal, school, employer, etc.) Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients. Skilled in individual, group, and family counseling Ability to teach psychoeducation groups Experience in a treatment environment for substance use disorders, to include medication assisted treatment. Act in accordance with Pinnacle Treatment Centers’ policies and federal confidentiality laws (42-CFR, Pt 2) Benefits: 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off) 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. Join our team. Join our mission. INDKYVANJ123

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