Community Based Counselor / Assessor (CDCA, or LCDC required)

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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.

The Need

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate community-based substance abuse counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will work in a collaborative team environment, conducting assessments and providing therapeutic services to individuals struggling with behavioral health challenges.

As a behavioral health counselor, you will have the opportunity to help clients overcome barriers, provide solution-focused counseling, and make a meaningful impact by saving lives.

This position involves working primarily in the community including, but not limited to: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Homeless Shelters, Jail's, and other community settings.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with behavioral health concerns, utilizing evidence-based practices and a solution-focused approach.
  • Provide individual and group counseling to clients, utilizing a strengths-based and person-centered approach to support their mental health and well-being.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers, to provide comprehensive care to clients.
  • Foster a team environment by actively participating in team meetings, case consultations, and 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 mental health counseling, and seeking opportunities for advancement within the organization.
  • Break down barriers to access behavioral health services by providing culturally competent and inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds, and advocating for their needs within the organization and the community.
  • 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.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing mental health crises or emergencies, and coordinate with appropriate resources and services to ensure their safety and well-being.

Qualifications

  • State licensure or certification as a Mental Health Counselor or equivalent (e. g., CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC, LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, ) in accordance with local regulations.
  • Active Driver's license and a clean driving record
  • 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 in mental health counseling.
  • 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.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Help us break barriers, provide solution-focused counseling, and save lives as we work together to promote mental health and well-being in our community.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Sponsored Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • STAR eligible facilities

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingBehavioral health assessmentTreatment planningCase managementSolution-focused therapyStrengths-based approachPerson-centered careMultidisciplinary collaborationCulturally competent careTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Based Counselor / Assessor (CDCA, or LCDC required) at DeCoach Rehabilition Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,302 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

In Ohio, the Addiction Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$61k (19 salary observations; 114 listings), vs ~$61k nationally (799 salary observations; 3,578 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

  • On-site

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,336/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About DeCoach Rehabilition Center

Medical Practices
Cincinnati, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Sponsored Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
STAR eligible facilities