Substance Abuse Counselor (CDCA or LCDC required)
Listed compensation
$20-$26/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor / Counselor Assistant | Cincinnati, OH
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
About Us
DeCoach Recovery is a leading addiction treatment center dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals living with substance use disorders. We offer evidence-based treatments and therapies tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with a focus on long-term recovery and lasting wellness.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant to join our collaborative team in Cincinnati. You will work with individuals facing substance use and behavioral health challenges, helping them overcome barriers, build on their strengths, and take real steps toward recovery. If you are looking for work where you can see the impact of your efforts, and a team that supports your growth, this is a place to build your career.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with substance use and behavioral health concerns, using evidence-based, solution-focused practices
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care
- Provide crisis intervention and support to clients facing challenges, and connect them with appropriate resources to ensure their safety and well-being
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans, in line with professional standards and agency policy
- Participate actively in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
- Provide culturally competent, inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds, and advocate for their needs within the organization and the community
- Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices in substance use and mental health counseling
Qualifications
Required
- Current Ohio CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC, or higher-level certification
- Active Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment alongside colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, while seeking supervision and consultation when needed
- Strong organizational skills, including managing a caseload and meeting documentation deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and ethical conduct
Preferred
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth in the addiction treatment field
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-matched 401(k)
- Yearly merit raises based on performance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- PTO and paid holidays
- STAR program eligible facility
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about supporting people on their path to recovery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us break down barriers to care while building a healthier Cincinnati community.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $42k–$54k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $58k (middle half $53k–$64k)441 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Ohio | 623 active | 13,725 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment623 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #14 of 20 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (CDCA or LCDC required) at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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