Substance Abuse Counselor - Assistant (CDCA, LCDC)

Addiction CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Saturday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About Us

DeCoach Recovery is a leading addiction treatment center dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. We offer a range of evidence-based treatments and therapies tailored to each patient's unique needs, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness.

Job Summary

We are seeking a substance abuse counselor assistant to join our team in Fairborn. The hours will be Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 6:30pm. The ideal candidate will work in a collaborative team environment, providing services to individuals struggling with substance use and behavioral health challenges. You will have the opportunity to help clients overcome barriers, provide solution-focused counseling, and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with substance use and behavioral health concerns, utilizing evidence-based practices and a solution-focused approach.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide comprehensive care to clients.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and other required documentation, in accordance with professional standards and agency policies.
  • Foster a team environment by actively participating in team meetings, case consultations, clinical supervision sessions, and collaborating with colleagues to provide the best possible care to clients.
  • Promote a growth-oriented culture by engaging in ongoing professional development, staying current with the latest research and best practices in substance use and mental health counseling.
  • Break down barriers to access services by providing culturally competent and inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds and advocating for their needs within the organization and the community.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing challenges and coordinate with appropriate resources and services to ensure their safety and well-being.

Qualifications

  • Current CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC or higher-level certification required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds to provide client-centered care.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest research and best practices.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also seeking supervision and consultation when needed.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload, maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans
  • Company paid life insurance policy
  • Yearly merit raises based on your performance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company matched 401(k) plan
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • STAR program eligible facility
  • PTO and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningCase managementMultidisciplinary collaborationCulturally competent careTherapeutic rapport

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% 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).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in Ohio34 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All substance use / addiction counselor listings in Ohio614 active12,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio counselor listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment614 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings432 in the last 30 days231 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all substance use / addiction counselors: too few Ohio Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

Top Counselor Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

46 jobs · 31 employers
24
<$80k
11
$80k-105k
3
$105k-130k
8
$130k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About DeCoach Rehabilition Center

Medical Practices
Cincinnati, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid life insurance
Yearly merit raises
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Opportunities for advancement
STAR program eligible facility
PTO and Paid Holidays

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.