Community Based Counselor (CDCA or LCDC required)

Community-Based Counselor | Fairfield, OH

DeCoach Recovery Centre

About Us

DeCoach Recovery Centre provides compassionate, evidence-based care for people working to overcome substance use disorders, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness. We tailor treatment to each person’s needs, and we invest in our team with clear paths to grow, learn, and advance your career.

The Role

We’re looking for a compassionate Community-Based Counselor to join our Fairfield team. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, providing therapeutic services to individuals facing substance use and behavioral health challenges. Most of your work will happen in the community, in places like skilled nursing facilities, homeless shelters, jails, and other community settings. You’ll help clients overcome barriers and make a meaningful, life-saving impact.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based, solution-focused practices
• Provide individual and group counseling with a strengths-based, person-centered approach
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers
• Take part in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
• Provide crisis intervention and connect clients with the resources they need to stay safe
• Break down barriers to care by providing culturally competent, inclusive services and advocating for clients’ needs
• Keep accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans
• Keep growing through ongoing professional development and opportunities for advancement

What You’ll Bring

• Active Ohio license or certification, such as CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC, LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work well on a team with colleagues from different professional backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while seeking supervision and consultation when needed
• Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload and meet documentation deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and ethical conduct
• Commitment to ongoing learning and current best practices in counseling

Benefits

• Yearly merit raises
• Company-paid $15,000 life insurance policy
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• STAR program (student loan repayment assistance)
• Professional development assistance

Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today and grow with DeCoach.