Drug and Alcohol Counselor (SUD Case Counselor)
About The Position
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor / Case Manager at the Y-Haven Residential Treatment Program Multiple Levels Available — YMCA of Greater Cleveland | Y-Haven Recovery Program Program Description 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! Help people rebuild their lives in a recovery community where relationships matter, clinical work is meaningful, and your growth as a clinician is intentionally supported. Looking for meaningful clinical work without mobile case management or constant travel? Join a structured residential treatment program where all clients live on-site — allowing you to focus on counseling, therapeutic groups, and real clinical impact while growing through a clear career advancement pathway. Job Summary Y-Haven is hiring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors / Case Managers at multiple experience and licensure levels. Candidates are placed into the appropriate level based on education, experience, and licensure. This position combines clinical counseling, residential treatment group facilitation, and in-house case management within a trauma-informed, structured clinical environment. About the Program Residential and outpatient recovery services for adults with substance use disorders. Clients often present with complex co-occurring mental health conditions. Many residents have 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.
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
- Residential treatment setting with on-site caseload (no client transportation required).
- Realistic productivity expectations supporting quality clinical care.
- 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.
- Candidates from residential, inpatient, outpatient, or community behavioral health backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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