Outpatient Addiction Counselor - 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

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

CEU stipend

EAP

Protected time

Clinical support

Additional perks

AI documentation support

Job summary

Steadfast Health in Canton, OH, is seeking an Outpatient Addiction Counselor. The role focuses on individual and group therapy for patients with substance use disorders, delivered in person or via telehealth.

You will perform biopsychosocial assessments and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with evidence‑based practices. We offer a stable salary with a 5% monthly bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to provide low‑barrier, compassionate SUD care.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Crisis intervention

Patient-centered care

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Certification in Addiction Counseling

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Virtual care delivery

Job description

Steadfast Health in Canton, OH, is seeking an Outpatient Addiction Counselor. The role focuses on individual and group therapy for patients with substance use disorders, delivered in person or via telehealth.

You will perform biopsychosocial assessments and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with evidence‑based practices. We offer a stable salary with a 5% monthly bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to provide low‑barrier, compassionate SUD care.