Substance Abuse Counselor

New Season; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on DAY ONE

Up to 3 weeks PTO starting DAY ONE

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Referral bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to engage with patients through individual, group, and family counseling, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet clinical needs and support overall well-being.

With 30+ years in outpatient care for Opioid Use Disorder, the role offers meaningful community impact, day-one benefits details, and a strong emphasis on patient progress and recovery.

Qualifications

• OH credentials (CDCA I/II, LCDC II/III, LICDC/LICDC-CS or LPC/LPCC/LSW/LISW) required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Human Services with OH license path.
• Experience in substance abuse field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Document patient progress through counseling and group work.
• Develop individualized treatment plans within required time frames.
• Identify clinical/case management needs and address them.
• Provide individual, group and family counseling as required.
• Maintain at least 20 hours of direct patient contact per week.
• Educate patients on treatment, health issues and recovery steps.
• Obtain urine drug screens and patient photos.
• Protect proprietary data and company rights.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Intake processing

Team collaboration

Education

Level 1: CDCA I and high school diploma

Bachelor's in Human Services + CDCA II

LCDC-II (OH)

Master's in Human Services + LCDC-III (OH)

LICDC or LICDC-CS (OH)

Master's + LPC/LPCC/LSW/LISW (OH)

Job description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

Ready to get started? Here's what we're looking for in our newest team member!

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you'll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You'll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well-being.

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national healthcare service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you'll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Benefits

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Essential Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification: Qualified candidates must have any of the following credentials listed below:

• Level 1: CDCA I (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary) in the state of OH and a minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field of study and a CDCA - Phase II in the state of OH.
• Level 3: LCDC-II in the state of OH.
• Level 4: Master's degree in a Human Services or related field of study and an active LCDC-III in the state of OH.
• Level 5: LICDC or LICDC-CS in the state of OH.
• Level 6: Master's degree in a Human Services or related field of study. You must also have an active LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW in the state of OH.

Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Or State Requirements

• CDCA I, CDCA II, LCDC II, Master's and LCDC III, LICDC and LICDC-CS or LPC/LPCC or LSW/LISW or LIMFT/LMFT