Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed compensation
$32 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Work schedule: Full-Time
Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Civic duty and military leave
Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.
Essential Duties
1. Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse treatment components with other facility programs.
2. Assess inmates with identified substance abuse problems; develop and implement a plan to modify or control the problem(s) by working with inmates, counselors, instructors and the mental health consultant, as appropriate.
3. Ensure documentation of all inmates' assessments and plans are in the inmates' recovery services records regarding substance abuse problem(s).
4. Provide ongoing comprehensive training for all staff members in the substance abuse area with specific goals toward staff education and awareness, staff skills in identification and reporting substance abuse programs, individual staff member counseling skills and general team building throughout the facility.
5. Conduct substance abuse and tobacco cessation classes, group educational, peer support and other treatment sessions for inmates.
6. Encourage awareness of substance abuse issues throughout the facility.
7. Develop linkages with community resources for substance abuse services.
8. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Ill (LCDC Ill)
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by state of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by state of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Professional Counselor (PC) by state of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by state of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Licensed Physician by state of Ohio Medical Board.
- Licensed Psychologist by state of Ohio Board of Psychology.
- Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing
- Psychology Assistant as defined in paragraph (B) (14) of Ohio Administrative Rule 3793: 2-1-11
- One (1) year related experience preferred.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Ohio with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- The selected candidate must be approved for hire by ODRC and must maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
- Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor will assess inmates with substance abuse issues and develop integrated treatment plans while coordinating with facility staff and mental health consultants. Additionally, they will conduct educational sessions, provide staff training, and facilitate community resource linkages to support inmate recovery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid professional license or certification in counseling, social work, nursing, or psychology as recognized by the state of Ohio. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a facility security clearance are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$72k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Ohio | 635 active | 13,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 36% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment635 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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