Outpatient Addiction Counselor

Steadfast Health; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Match

Time Off: 29 days + holidays

CEU stipend

EAP

Protected Time

Clinical Support

Pet perks

Job summary

Steadfast Health in Canton, Ohio is seeking an Outpatient Addiction Counselor to provide individual and group therapy for patients with substance use disorders, in person and via telehealth. The schedule is Monday‑Friday, 8:30‑5:00, with one protected hour each day.

The role offers a $70,000–$80,000 W2 annual salary, based on experience and licensure, plus a 5% monthly performance bonus. Location: 2813 Whipple Ave, Canton, OH 44708.

Qualifications

• Certification in addiction counseling is a plus.
• Experience with telehealth platforms and virtual care delivery is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible, can‑do mentality, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for patients with substance use disorders, both in‑person and via telehealth, embodying the Steadfast patient‑first ethos.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, modeling a non‑paternalistic and destigmatizing approach to patient care.
• Utilize evidence‑based therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, MI, and DBT, to support patient recovery.
• Collaborate with all clinic‑level team members to formulate and execute patient care plans, including APPs, MAs, and Peer Recovery Specialists, ensuring integrated treatment approaches.
• Support patients in crisis intervention situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Pioneer innovative ways of improving access and overall care for disadvantaged, marginalized populations.
• Champion the company’s mission by modeling compassion and fostering trust and strong relationships with patients and communities.
• Educate patients and families on SUD, co‑occurring disorders, and available resources to support sustained recovery and overall health.
• Participate in regular case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in SUD treatment.

Skills

Certification in addiction counseling

Telehealth platforms

SUD diagnoses knowledge

Diverse staff interaction

Interpersonal skills

Mission alignment

Job description

Outpatient Addiction Counselor - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Canton, Ohio

Steadfast Health was founded toestablisha new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients whenthey’remost in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high quality care accessible to all.

We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence‑based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth. We are growing rapidly and building a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to fulfilling our mission – join us!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00. No nights, weekends, or on-call. One protected hour built into every day.

You’ll join a team that includes a Clinic Manager, Medical Assistant, Peer Recovery Specialist, Advanced Practice Provider, and Case Manager.

Compensation:$70,000-$80,000 W2 annual salary, based on experience and licensure with a 5% monthly performance bonus structure. This is a true salary: your pay is the same every pay period regardless of patient no‑shows, cancellations, and a growing caseload never affects your paycheck.

Location: 2813 Whipple Ave, Suite C, Canton, OH 44708

Why Steadfast

• Healthcare Coverage:medical, dental & vision insurance, plus 100% employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) Match:up to 5% company match.
• Time Off:29 days off a year to start (PTO, floating holidays, paid volunteer days), increasing on your anniversary — plus 4 Re‑Fuel Days annually for mental health, rest, or CEU activities.
• Continuing Education:annual CEU stipend and ongoing paid training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):free, confidential access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources.
• Protected Time:built into your day for recharging, clinical supervision, huddles, care planning, and admin work.
• Clinical Support:MA/LPN and Peer Recovery Specialist support, a collaborative care model with physician backup, and manageable panel sizes.
• Additional perks:SoFi student loan interest rate discount, Rightway Health Concierge, a year of free pet telehealth through Pawp, and Perkspot discount marketplace.
• Soulside AI documentation support:because your energy belongs with patients, not paperwork.

We believe lived experience with recovery is a strength, not a barrier — many of our team bring personal or family experience with addiction and recovery, and we welcome candidates in recovery to apply.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for patients with substance use disorders, both in‑person and via telehealth, embodying the Steadfast patient‑first ethos.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, modeling a non‑paternalistic and destigmatizing approach to patient care.
• Utilize evidence‑based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to support patient recovery.
• Collaborate with all clinic‑level team members to formulate and execute patient care plans, including Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, and Peer Recovery Specialists, ensuring integrated treatment approaches.
• Support patients in crisis intervention situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Pioneer innovative ways of improving access and overall care for disadvantaged, marginalized populations.
• Champion the company’s mission by modeling compassion and fostering trust and strong relationships with patients and communities.
• Educate patients and families on SUD, co‑occurring disorders, and available resources to support sustained recovery and overall health.
• Participate in regular case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in SUD treatment.

Qualifications

• Certification in addiction counseling is a plus.
• Experience with telehealth platforms and virtual care delivery is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible, can‑do mentality, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Passionate about Steadfast Health’s mission to provide low‑barrier, non‑punitive, harm‑reductionist SUD care.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during patient sessions, meetings, and daily work activities.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling clinical documentation and materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials (e.g., patient files, training supplies) weighing up to25 pounds.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency situations, including providing assistance to patients in distress or crisis situations.
• Sufficient visual and auditory abilities to assess patient needs, read documentation, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to navigate clinic spaces, including patient rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Work may involve exposure to high‑stress situations requiring emotional resilience, professionalism, and effective de‑escalation skills.

Investors & Partners

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners . Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front‑line focused company cultures that enable high‑quality patient care.

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