Substance Use Counselor: Family & Adolescent Therapy (Evenings)

Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services in Ohio seeks a dedicated office-based substance use disorder counselor to conduct comprehensive assessments, provide individual and family counseling, and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.

The role emphasizes active listening, crisis intervention, accurate documentation, and collaboration with schools, courts, and social services to support recovery and coordinate aftercare.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio license(s) in a listed behavioral health discipline are required.
• Knowledge in adolescent and family counseling is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication with crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling for individuals and families and conduct substance use assessments.
• Develop goal-oriented treatment plans and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Advocate with schools, courts, and social service agencies as needed; coordinate aftercare.
• Attend case consultations and staff meetings; engage in cross-functional collaboration.
• Work at least one evening per week and perform related responsibilities as directed by leadership.

Skills

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Written & verbal communication

Evening/weekend willingness

Adolescent & family counseling

Case management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation / charting

Advocacy with schools/courts

License eligibility

Education

Ohio license: LPC/LPCC or LISW/LISW-S, LCDCII/III, LICDC

Job description

Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services in Ohio seeks a dedicated office-based substance use disorder counselor to conduct comprehensive assessments, provide individual and family counseling, and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.

The role emphasizes active listening, crisis intervention, accurate documentation, and collaboration with schools, courts, and social services to support recovery and coordinate aftercare.