Counselor or Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hamilton, OH 45011Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayCommunity Health Alliance is seeking an experienced Counselor or Social Worker to provide behavioral health counseling to individuals and groups in a residential substance treatment facility setting.

This position is ideal for a dedicated professional who is passionate about working with those struggling with substance use disorders and believes in recovery utilizing an evidenced based multi-disciplinary team approach.

If you are passionate about working with those struggling with substance use disorders and believes in recovery utilizing an evidenced based multi-disciplinary team approach. This position is a weekend position for Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Hours are flexible and would be between 4-8 hours per day. Driving to Hamilton and Franklin would be required and mileage reimbursement and compensation for travel time included.

Compensation Is Based on Level of Education, Experience and Licensure.

Why Join Community Health Alliance? At Community Health Alliance, our Substance Abuse Counselors play a vital role in ensuring that our clients receive exceptional care. You'll join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

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

We offer Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays Retirement plan with company match – up to 6% Company paid life insurance Employee training and continued education opportunities Free licensure supervision License reimbursement Mileage reimbursement Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement A collaborative and mission driven culture

What You'll Do

As a Counselor or Social Worker, you will: Utilizes a trauma-informed approach to client care. Performs individual, group and crisis intervention counseling and therapy. Conducts assessments and formulates diagnostic impressions by conducting individual/family interviews.

Facilitates group therapy utilizing evidence-based curricula. Develop client-centered treatment plans based on the needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the client. Assists clients in crisis by evaluating and providing appropriate interventions. Develops plans for transition and discharge.

Engages family and supportive others in treatment, transition and discharge planning processes. Evaluates clients’ progress towards goals, utilizes motivational enhancement strategies and determines appropriate interventions/modalities based on the individualized needs of each client.

Promotes participation in self-help and recovery support groups. Effectively communicates and coordinates with treatment team members and referral sources. Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

CDC-A (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) certification in the State of Ohio Must have 6 months of experience providing individual and group counseling services Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems Adopts a harm reduction philosophy and supports the utilization of medication-assisted treatments as a best practice Preferred

Qualifications

Preferred candidates who hold a LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW or LPCC license Preferred candidate will hold an Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field or equivalency Knowledge of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria Knowledge of and experience cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care 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.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will provide individual and group behavioral health therapy using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches in a residential setting. They are responsible for conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CDC-A certification in Ohio and have at least 6 months of experience in individual and group counseling. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems is required, with preference given to those holding relevant clinical licenses.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Substance use disorder treatmentIndividual therapyTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsMedication-assisted treatmentDSM criteriaASAM criteriaCognitive behavioral therapy

Addiction Medicine — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.5this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Addiction Medicine (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 36 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Typical market rent
$1,512/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Health Alliance-Ohio

Mental Health Care
Hamilton, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan with 6% Match
Life Insurance