Drug and Alcohol Counselor (SUD Case Counselor)
About The Position
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor / Case Manager at the Y-Haven Residential Treatment Program. Y-Haven is a program of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland that has helped men and women recover and transform their lives for 33 years. This role offers the opportunity to help people rebuild their lives in a recovery community where relationships matter, clinical work is meaningful, and growth as a clinician is intentionally supported. This position combines clinical counseling, residential treatment group facilitation, and in-house case management within a trauma-informed, structured clinical environment. The program provides residential and outpatient recovery services for adults with substance use disorders, often presenting with complex co-occurring mental health conditions, chronic medical needs, trauma histories, or housing instability. Clinicians work within an interdisciplinary clinical team using structured treatment planning and evidence-based practices.
Requirements
- Experience working with substance use disorders; 1-3 years experience preferred.
- Ability to facilitate residential and outpatient treatment groups.
- Active CDCA (renewed) or higher licensure required (Preliminary CDCA not sufficient).
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days.
- Commitment to YMCA mission and values.
- Licensure examples: CDCA (renewed), LCDC II, LCDC III, LSW, LPC
- Must be free from sanctions or exclusions from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the State of Ohio Department of Medicaid.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred for Level III - Senior Clinician.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual substance use disorder counseling.
- Facilitate residential treatment groups, outpatient groups, and intensive outpatient groups.
- Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions.
- Provide comprehensive in-house case management (no community transport or mobile case management required).
- Work with clients experiencing complex co-occurring substance use, mental health, and medical needs.
- Maintain clinical documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary clinical team using structured treatment planning.
- Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Advanced responsibilities may include diagnostic assessments, mentoring, supervision support, and quality assurance.
Benefits
- Performance bonuses every six weeks for exceeding direct service targets.
- Clear advancement pathway with defined career levels.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team.
- Meaningful work serving complex populations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
