Substance Abuse Counselor/ Counselor Assistant

DeCoach Recovery Centre; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k)

Annual merit raises

PTO and paid holidays

STAR program eligible facility

Job summary

DeCoach Recovery Centre in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor or Counselor Assistant to support clients facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. You will assess, plan, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.

Choose your shift: 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:30am–8:00pm, with pay of $20–$26 per hour and monthly bonus potential. We value compassionate, culturally competent care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach with diverse professionals.
• Initiative and independence with judgment to seek guidance.
• Excellent organization and caseload management.
• Professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete client assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
• Run group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary care team.
• Support clients in crisis and connect with resources.
• Maintain thorough clinical records meeting standards.
• Participate in team meetings and supervision.
• Provide respectful, culturally competent care.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Organization

Professionalism

Education

Ohio CDCA/LCDC LICDC or higher credential

Job description

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Substance Abuse Counselor/ Counselor Assistant

Dayton Clinical Full Time Dayton, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2090

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Assistant | Tuesday-Saturday, Choose Your Shift

Location: Dayton, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, your choice of 8:00am to 4:30pm or 11:30am to 8:00pm
Pay: $20 - $26 plus monthly bonus potential

Who We Are

DeCoach Recovery is an addiction treatment center built around one idea: every person’s path to recovery is different. We combine evidence-based therapies with real compassion, and we design each treatment plan around the person it is for. Our focus is on helping clients build a life they can sustain long after treatment ends.

The Role

We are growing our clinical team in Dayton, and looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor or Counselor Assistant who wants to do meaningful, hands-on work. You will support clients facing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health challenges, helping them identify barriers, build on their strengths, and take practical steps forward. You will work alongside a team that shares cases, shares ideas, and invests in each other’s development. Whether you are an established counselor or early in your credentialed career, there is a place for you here.

What You’ll Do

• Complete client assessments and create individualized treatment plans using evidence-based, solution-focused approaches
• Run Group Counseling Sessions
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team to keep treatment coordinated and comprehensive
• Support clients in crisis and connect them with the right resources to keep them safe
• Keep thorough, timely clinical records, including progress notes and treatment plans, that meet professional and agency standards
• Contribute to team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
• Deliver respectful, culturally competent care to people from all backgrounds, and speak up for their needs in our organization and the community
• Keep growing through training and current research in addiction and mental health counseling

What You Bring

Required

• Current Ohio CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC, or higher-level credential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds
• A collaborative approach and comfort working with professionals from different disciplines
• Initiative and independence, along with the judgment to seek guidance when you need it
• Strong organization skills for managing a caseload and meeting documentation deadlines
• Composure and professionalism in a fast-paced setting where priorities can change

Preferred

• Experience in an inpatient, residential, or outpatient treatment setting

Why Join Us

• Choose your shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 11:30am - 8:00pm
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Yearly merit raises based on performance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• STAR program eligible facility