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Cincinnati, Ohio

Substance Abuse Counselor (CDCA or LCDC required)

Addiction CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningCase managementEvidence-based practicesMultidisciplinary collaborationCulturally competent careSolution-focused therapy

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).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$54kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $58k (middle half $53k–$64k)441 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$52k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Ohio623 active13,725 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment623 active listings, Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#14 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 23 employers
13
<$65k
9
$65k-80k
4
$80k-95k
3
$95k-110k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
40%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Indianapolis, Indiana

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#3

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$88k-$96k
#4

Licensed Clinical Therapist

$50k-$84k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

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

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,432/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
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.

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

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