Substance Abuse Counselor - Assistant (CDCA or LCDC required)

Addiction CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 31m ago · Verified live

Job Description

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR OR COUNSELOR ASSISTANT | MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

  • Location: Fairborn, OH
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • 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 Fairborn, 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

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Yearly merit raises based on performance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • STAR program eligible facility

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you want to help people rebuild their lives and be part of a team that supports your growth, apply today. We would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct client assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and facilitate group counseling sessions. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and maintain accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Ohio CDCA, LCDC II/III, or LICDC credential. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment are required.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationCase managementEvidence-based therapyMultidisciplinary collaborationAssessment

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$52k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Ohio606 active13,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment606 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings465 in the last 30 days243 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
DeCoach Recovery Centre#12 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - Assistant (CDCA or LCDC required) at DeCoach Recovery Centre a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Counselor Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 24 employers
14
<$70k
10
$70k-85k
3
$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
35%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74k-$117k
#2

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000

LifeStance Health · Lawrence, Kansas

$81k-$117k
#3

Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

$112,200
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Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About DeCoach Recovery Centre

Medical Practices
Cincinnati, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-matched 401(k)
Yearly merit raises
Tuition reimbursement
PTO and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement

Living in Fairborn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,500/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.