Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Services is seeking an outpatient counselor in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on delivering individual and group counseling, building personalized treatment plans, and coordinating care with a team.

The position offers a predictable schedule, opportunities for growth, and access to substantial benefits aligned with a caring workplace culture. You will support diverse clients, work in clinic settings, and collaborate with other providers to ensure holistic care.

Qualifications

• Education in counseling or related behavioral-health field.
• Active Ohio license in good standing as CDCA/LCDC II/III or LICDC.

Responsibilities

• Run individual sessions and group counseling that move the needle.
• Build personalized treatment plans for real people, not templates.
• Track progress and adjust care as clients grow.
• Partner with other providers to wrap clients in support.
• Involve family and support systems when helpful.
• Keep clinical knowledge sharp and documentation airtight.
• Be the calm, knowledgeable point person when a case needs it.

Skills

Counseling

Outpatient experience

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling

Master's degree in counseling

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:15 AM–1:15 PM — home by early afternoon, every day.

This Isn't Just a Job. It's a Calling — With a Great Schedule Attached.

Picture this: you clock out at 1:15pm. Your afternoons are yours — for family, for hobbies, for actually living your life — while your mornings are spent doing work that matters more than almost anything else out there.

At Community Medical Services, our counselors don't just manage caseloads — they change the trajectory of people's lives. If you're a counselor who wants your work to mean something, and you want an employer that backs that up with real support, real benefits, and real room to grow — keep reading.

Why Counselors Love It Here?

A schedule that respects your life.

Benefits That Actually Take Care Of You

• Subsidized medical, dental & vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- & long-term disability + life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation & holiday time
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to 100% tuition & CME reimbursement — we invest in your license, your growth, your future
• An Employee Assistance Program because counselors need support too
• Real, ongoing professional development — not just a checkbox

A mission you can feel proud of.

We're one of the largest opioid treatment providers in the country — 70+ clinics, 14 states, and growing — tackling the addiction crisis head‑on, in the communities that need it most.

A team that has your back.

Outpatient, clinic-based setting. Structure. Support. Colleagues who get it.

Sound Like You?

• You light up in outpatient, clinic-style settings (think doctor's office energy, not chaos)
• You want a predictable schedule that lets you build a life outside of work
• You're passionate about meeting people from all walks of life exactly where they are, no judgment, all support

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Running individual sessions and group counseling that genuinely move the needle
• Building personalized treatment plans that fit real people, not templates
• Tracking progress and adjusting care as your clients grow and change
• Partnering with other providers to wrap clients in the support they need
• Looping in family and support systems when it helps the client (their call, always)
• Keeping your clinical knowledge sharp and your documentation airtight
• Being the calm, knowledgeable point person when a case needs it most

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED, Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral-health field, as required for the applicable license.
• Licensure: Active Ohio license in good standing as an CDCA, LCDC II/III, or LICDC

About Community Medical Services

CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment leader providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment plus individual and group counseling for people navigating opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, we operate 70+ clinics across 14 states — and we're just getting started.

Our Commitment

We're an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job description doesn't cover every duty or responsibility of the role. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.