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Phoenix Group Home
Cincinnati, Ohio

SUD Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Phoenix Group Home as a SUD Counselor in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with clients on an individual and group basis, providing emotional support, active listening, and encouragement throughout their recovery journey.
  • Assist clients in identifying personal triggers, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention strategies.
  • Foster a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere to promote open communication and trust. Treatment Planning:
  • Collaborate with licensed counselors to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients, incorporating their goals, needs, and progress.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
  • Completion of a recognized chemical dependency counselor assistant training program or relevant certification is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive demeanor with a genuine commitment to helping others.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Phoenix Group Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Client SupportGroup FacilitationCrisis InterventionCase DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationElectronic Health RecordsMicrosoft OfficeCommunity Outreach

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUD Counselor at Phoenix Group Home a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,246 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,246 active roles in this specialty

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Phoenix Group Home

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
51-200 employees