SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Compensation
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Job Description
Full-Time | On-Site
We are seeking a dedicated Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC III, LICDC, or higher) to join our treatment team. This position provides substance use treatment services within a secure institutional setting through group counseling, documentation, and program support.
Qualifications
LCDC III, LICDC, or higher required
Two years of chemical dependency treatment experience preferred
Responsibilities
Facilitate and/or co-facilitate treatment groups
Complete clinical documentation and treatment records
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team
Assist with program evaluation and quality improvement efforts
Complete reports and perform other related clinical duties as assigned
What We Offer
Competitive pay
Supportive clinical team
Meaningful work helping individuals in recovery
Professional growth opportunities
Work Location: On-site (No Remote Option)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Ohio | 614 active | 13,605 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 20% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment614 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Youngstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $77k
- Typical market rent
- $1,075/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 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.