Substance Abuse Counselor/ Counselor Assistant

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR OR COUNSELOR ASSISTANT | TUESDAY-SATURDAY, CHOOSE YOUR SHIFT

• Location: Dayton, OH
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, your choice of 8:00am to 4:30pm or 11:30am to 8:00pm
• 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 Dayton, 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

• Choose your shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 11:30am - 8:00pm
• 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.