IOP Counselor

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 41 days off per year

Company-supported continuing education

Wellness programs

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Lorain, Ohio, seeks an Addiction Counselor to deliver various counseling services, manage caseloads, and engage in clinical oversight. The ideal candidate has strong communication abilities, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to ethical practices. Benefits include generous paid time off, wellness programs, and educational support. This full-time role requires a minimum of three years in recovery treatment and is set for 40 hours per week with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of treatment or recovery experience required.
• CDCA required; LCDCII, LPC, or LSW credentials preferred.
• Residency in Ohio is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, assessment, and treatment planning for clients.
• Deliver individual, group, family counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Manage caseload and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Associate Degree with emphasis on Addictions Treatment and Prevention

Valid clinical license in Ohio

Job description

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is looking for an Addiction Counselor (office‑based) to provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, education, referral, and documentation for adults, adolescents, and children. The role includes individual, group, family counseling, intensive outpatient services, crisis intervention, case management, and oversight of caseload quality.

Essential Functions

• Deliver high‑quality clinical services to clients on caseload, meeting clinical standards of care.
• Provide individual, group, family counseling, intensive outpatient services, and crisis intervention.
• Manage caseload: orient clients, conduct clinical reviews, coordinate staffing, discharge planning, and complete daily progress notes.
• Coordinate with referral sources and complete all CQI data collection and corrective actions.
• Participate monthly in Utilization Review and Peer Review programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board’s Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics and demonstrate an understanding of addiction as illness.
• Have at least three years of treatment or recovery experience (or if in recovery, at least one year of continuous sobriety).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
• Associate Degree with emphasis on Addictions Treatment and Prevention or equivalent (preferred).
• Residency in Ohio and valid clinical license in Ohio.
• CDCA required; LCDCII, LPC, LSW or higher credentials preferred.

Hours & Salary

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, 8 am‑4 pm. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture and collaborative environment
• Company‑wide staff events and team building
• Wellness programs and activities
• Up to 41 days off per year (32 paid time off + 9 paid holidays)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty time
• Parental leave
• Company‑supported continuing education & certification
• PPO & HDHP health plan options
• Flexible dental & vision plan options
• Health Savings Account
• FSA and DSA tax‑savings accounts
• 100 % company‑paid EAP, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, long‑term disability
• Critical illness, accident, identity theft, pet, and other employee/family insurance plans
• Voluntary AD&D plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Access to personal financial advisor
• Generous referral bonus, license and certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, travel expense reimbursement
• On‑site pharmacy, casual dress code, shift differentials, on‑call stipends
• Stipend for bilingual, Spanish‑speaking staff

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.