Substance Abuse Counselor/ Counselor Assistant (CDCA or LCDC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

DeCoach Recovery in Dayton, OH is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor or Counselor Assistant. You will assess clients, develop individualized plans, run group sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care.

The role emphasizes crisis support, thorough progress notes, and ongoing professional development in addiction and mental health counseling. Multiple shifts available with daily coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary team.
• Initiative and independence with ability to seek guidance when needed.
• Strong organization to manage caseloads and deadlines.
• Professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete client assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
• Run group counseling sessions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary care team for comprehensive treatment.
• Support clients in crisis and connect with resources.
• Maintain thorough clinical records meeting standards.
• Contribute to team meetings and supervision.
• Provide respectful, culturally competent care to diverse clients.
• Pursue ongoing training in addiction and mental health counseling.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Client trust building

Collaborative approach

Initiative & independence

Judgment to seek guidance

Organizational skills

Professional composure

Education

Ohio CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC or higher credential

Job description

Substance Abuse Counselor/ Counselor Assistant (CDCA or LCDC)

Dayton Clinical Full Time Dayton, OH, US

6 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