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

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

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.