Assessment Counselor

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve.  A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges.  We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

 

Assessment Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare – Newport News Detox & Residential Treatment Center
Location: Newport News, VA
Compensation: $62,000/year - $76,000/year (depending on credentials) 

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About Us

Pyramid Healthcare’s Newport News Detox and Residential Treatment Center provides comprehensive, evidence-based services for adults recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our medically supervised detox and structured residential programs support clients at every stage of recovery through individualized treatment, life-skills development, and holistic interventions. We proudly serve the Virginia Peninsula—including the Tidewater region and Hampton Roads—and accept all forms of Virginia Medicaid to ensure accessible, high-quality care for our community.

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Position Summary

The Assessment Counselor plays a critical role in welcoming and assessing incoming clients, serving as a key clinical member of our admissions team. This position ensures a smooth, supportive, and clinically sound intake process by conducting assessments, coordinating documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to facilitate timely and appropriate admissions.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and client-centered environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical screenings and level-of-care assessments in accordance with ASAM and/or LOCUS criteria.

• Facilitate appropriate admissions to detox and residential levels of care.

• Complete assessments, intake paperwork, crisis plans, authorizations, and other documentation in a timely and compliant manner.

• Manage admission pre-certifications with funding sources, ensuring accuracy and clinical justification.

• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and administrative teams to ensure a consistent, supportive intake experience.

• Provide referrals to community resources and external agencies when clinically appropriate.

• Provide occasional coverage for other evaluation clinicians in the region, as needed.

• Maintain a limited caseload including group therapy responsibilities, as assigned.

• Deliver assessment services to referral sources such as juvenile justice centers, jails, and other mental health or forensic settings, as needed.

• Participate in required training and maintain all necessary credentials.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, chemical dependency, or a related field.
Required: Licensed or credentialed professionals, such as Residents in Counseling, LPCs, or LCSWs.

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What You Bring

• Strong clinical assessment skills and familiarity with ASAM/LOCUS criteria.

• Compassion, professionalism, and the ability to support individuals in crisis.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

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Join Our Team

If you are a dedicated and mission-driven clinician seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply. Join Pyramid Healthcare in Newport News and be part of a team committed to compassionate, high-quality care.

 

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.  Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.  We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values:  INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.  DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.  COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.  PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

 

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

 

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.