Substance Abuse Counselor — Immediate Benefits & Impact

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

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.