Chemical Dependency Counselor

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; College Hill (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s College Hill Campus is seeking a Chemical Dependency Counselor to join the Social Service team. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or on‑call requirements.

The role involves crisis intervention, care coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital system. Responsibilities include screening for substance use, providing treatment recommendations, documenting in the EMR, and offering education to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of work experience in chemical dependency or related field required.
• Prefer 2+ years of LICDC experience.
• Preferred: LCDC III or LICDC license.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource for patients, guardians, staff, and clinicians within the hospital system, and for outside agencies when needed.
• Serves as a recognized subject expert on chemical dependency to the health care team and collaborates with intake teams on referrals.
• Screens and assesses patients for substance use, provides diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations, and documents care in the EMR.
• Provides education, supports treatment plans, and facilitates family education and crisis interventions as appropriate.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements and supports multidisciplinary care to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LICDC license

LCDC III or LICDC license

Job description

Primary Location College Hill Campus Department Social Service Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $56,846.40 - $72,488.00 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR Locations: College Hill, Lindner Center of Hope, Various Clinics Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4;30pm, no weekends, holidays, or call

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional Resource - Acts as a Resource for patients, guardians, staff, and clinicians within the hospital system, as well as outside agencies as needed. Anticipates crisis situations and uses crisis intervention techniques for aggressive patients. Completes required training and maintains annual certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• Expertise - Serves as a recognized subject expert on chemical dependency to the health care team. Collaborates with the Residential Intake team to evaluate the appropriateness of referrals when there is a substance abuse concern. Provide educational offerings on Chemical Dependency and participates in quality improvement opportunities as they arise. Utilizes knowledge and experience in creating professional growth opportunities for others. Seeks and provides feedback regularly with treatment team.
• Patient Care Responsibilities - Screens and assesses patients for substance use & abuse behaviors that are referred by the attending physician. Offers a diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations with guidance to the clinically appropriate level of care. Tracks patient progress in relation to treatment goals. Facilitates development and achievement of individual treatment plans/goals and provides input regarding modification of treatment plans. Also provides one-to-one support sessions for patients as deemed appropriate. Completes referrals to substance abuse treatment services when indicated/desired and with authorization of patient and/or parent/guardian. Provides for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information per regulatory requirements. Provides one-to-one support sessions for patients as deemed clinically appropriate/needed. Documents all care and services provided in the electronic medical record following hospital defined policy and procedures. Maintains communication with treatment team members in support of multidisciplinary care and positive outcomes. Collaborates with the treatment team in provision of parent/family education.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of work experience in chemical dependency or a related job discipline required
• Prefer 2+ years of experience as LICDC
• Preferred: LCDC III or LICDC license

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability