Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (Certified CDCA)

CommQuest Services, Inc.; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

CEU/Licensure reimbursements

Flexible work scheduling

Paid work release for trainings

Job summary

CommQuest Services, Inc., Massillon Recovery Campus, seeks a Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) to provide intake, assessments, and counseling under licensure guidelines. You will engage clients with evidence-based treatments, coordinate with treatment teams, and support family education.

Eligible staff receive CEU/licensure reimbursements, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. This on-site position offers growth within a large nonprofit network serving Northeast Ohio,

Qualifications

• Minimum CDCA certification required; higher certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Counseling or related field preferred.
• Experience with mental health and AOD services is highly desired.
• Knowledge of EHR systems such as NextGen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete chemical dependency intake, screenings, and assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and individual or group counseling.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate clients and family about addiction treatment and recovery.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Assessment

Education

CDCA certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant

Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes.

CommQuest Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) on a Full-time basis for our Massillon Recovery Campus. The Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant plays a vital role for our clients who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Provides mental health support to clients by conducting assessments, and individual or group counseling sessions. Based on licensure, this role may diagnose and treat emotional, behavioral, mental health, and/or substance use issues employing various therapeutic techniques to help clients improve their wellbeing and coping skills.

In this role, you will

• Be valued as an expert
• Make a real difference
• Grow professionally

What is CommQuest?

CommQuest Services is one of the largest non-profit mental health, addiction recovery, and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio, working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. We help people make positive changes in their lives through in-patient, outpatient and school-based programs, along with supportive services - from basic needs to employment assistance.

What you gain

• Relationships with an exceptional team committed to our clients' recovery
• Rewarding experience in the behavioral and substance abuse field
• Opportunities to train the next generation of therapists
• Peace of mind knowing you are benefiting the clients we serve and the community at large

What you'll do

• Complete chemical dependency intake, screenings, and assessments; may require adherence to a clinical site schedule
• Orient new clients to the agency's treatment philosophy
• Provide crisis intervention, individual counseling, and/or group counseling sessions using evidence-based techniques
• Monitor client progress; adjust treatment plans and prepare program discharge plans when appropriate
• Educate client and family regarding addiction treatment and recovery
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) certification is required; or above certification is preferred.
• Previous experience with EHR systems and/or NextGen is preferred
• Previous experience providing both mental health and AOD services highly desired
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• CEU/Licensure reimbursements and Additional Workshops/Trainings:
  • Up to 16 hours of paid work release annually for workshops, with $200 in funds for CEUs (24 hours and $250 for employees maintaining two licenses).
  • Licensure fee coverage up to $320 annually for one license.
  • Access to free CEU credits
  • Flexible work scheduling
  • Workshops/Trainings: EMDR, DBT, CDCA, & More!
• Salary listed is base pay. Quarterly bonuses paid for licensed positions based on hours worked, up to $5400(annually).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.