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About the Role
Full-time counselor assistant, CDCA. Substance abuse treatment center. Lorain, OH.
Join Silver Maple Recovery as a Counselor Assistant – CDCA, Full-Time in Lorain, Ohio, United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Silver Maple Recovery as a Counselor Assistant – CDCA, Full-Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Counselor Assistant supports admissions staff with client intake, orientation, and the facilitation of psychoeducational and meditation groups. They are also responsible for maintaining client documentation, ensuring safety during activities, and performing clinical testing like urinalysis and breathalyzers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree in a behavioral health field or nursing with two years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with one to two years of experience. Essential certifications include CPR, First Aid, a valid driver's license, and a CDCA credential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Substance Abuse Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 20% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
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).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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