Trauma‑Informed Outpatient Substance Use Therapist

Community Health Alliance - Transitional Living, TLC; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HRA provided by employer

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Clinical supervision

Continuing education opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Job summary

Community Health Alliance is seeking compassionate, licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Outpatient Substance Use Treatment team. You'll provide evidence-based counseling to adolescents and adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, trauma-informed care, and positive outcomes in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio licensure as one of: LSW, LPC, LCDCII, LCDCIII, LISW, LPCC, LICDC.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
• Experience with substance use or behavioral health in outpatient/residential/community settings is a plus.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches (MI, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care).
• Experience conducting assessments, treatment planning, and coordinating care across systems.
• Familiarity with DSM-5-TR, ASAM Criteria, MAT, and recovery-oriented care.
• Experience using EHR and maintaining timely, compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy in outpatient settings for diverse clients.
• Complete assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver trauma-informed interventions to support emotional wellness and recovery.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
• Coordinate with families, schools, medical providers, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in the electronic health record.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
• Educate clients and families on coping skills and relapse prevention.
• Maintain quality and documentation standards while delivering client-centered care.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Community Health Alliance is seeking compassionate, licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Outpatient Substance Use Treatment team. In this role, you'll provide evidence-based counseling and therapeutic services to adolescents and adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help individuals build healthy coping skills, achieve lasting recovery, and improve their overall well-being.

As part of our collaborative team, you'll deliver person-centered, trauma-informed care in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful outcomes. If you're passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and build healthier futures, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Community Health Alliance?

At Community Health Alliance, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. Our clinicians are empowered to make a meaningful impact while receiving the support, collaboration, and professional development they need to thrive.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 6%
• Company paid life insurance
• Clinical and licensure supervision
• Continuing education and career advancement opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• A collaborative and mission driven culture
  
  

What You'll Do

As a Licensed Outpatient Clinician, you will:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families in an outpatient setting.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans that support each client's goals.
• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions that promote emotional wellness, resilience, and recovery.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning while ensuring clients receive appropriate levels of care.
• Engage families, caregivers, schools, medical providers, and community partners to coordinate care and support positive treatment outcomes.
• Utilize collaborative documentation and maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records within the electronic health record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Educate clients and families on coping skills, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and community resources.
• Maintain quality, productivity, and documentation standards while providing exceptional client-centered care.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active Ohio licensure as one of the following: LSW, LPC, LCDCII, LCDCIII, LISW, LPCC, LICDC
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in an outpatient, residential or community-based setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Relapse Prevention, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
• Experience conducting substance use assessments, treatment planning, and coordinating care across behavioral health and community support systems.
• Familiarity with DSM-5-TR, ASAM Criteria, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Experience using electronic health records and maintaining timely, compliant clinical documentation.
  
  

Community Health Alliance is a leading provider of behavioral health and human services, delivering high-quality mental health and substance use treatment across a comprehensive continuum of care. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based services that empower individuals to achieve recovery, improve their well-being, and reach their highest potential.

Our integrated approach brings together prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community-based services to ensure individuals and families have access to the care they need, when they need it. Through innovation, collaboration, and a person-centered philosophy, we work to improve access to care, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive outcomes.

At Community Health Alliance, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to build a healthier, more hopeful future. Our dedicated team is committed to making a meaningful difference by delivering exceptional care, fostering hope, and empowering the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Community Health Alliance, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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