Substance Abuse Counselor - Assistant (CDCA or LCDC required)

DeCoach Rehabilition Center • Fairborn, OH

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About The Position

DeCoach Recovery is an addiction treatment center that uses evidence-based therapies and individualized treatment plans to support clients in building sustainable recovery. The organization is growing its clinical team in Fairborn, Ohio, and is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor or Counselor Assistant to provide hands-on support to clients experiencing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health challenges.

The role involves helping clients identify barriers, build on their strengths, and take practical steps forward. The counselor works with a multidisciplinary team that coordinates cases, shares ideas, and supports professional development. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $20–$26, with potential monthly bonuses.

Requirements

• Current Ohio CDCA, LCDC II/III, LICDC, or higher-level credential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborative approach and comfort working with professionals from different disciplines.
• Initiative and independence, with the judgment to seek guidance when needed.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload and meet documentation deadlines.
• Composure and professionalism in a fast-paced setting where priorities can change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an inpatient, residential, or outpatient treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete client assessments and create individualized treatment plans using evidence-based, solution-focused approaches.
• Run group counseling sessions.
• Work with a multidisciplinary care team to keep treatment coordinated and comprehensive.
• Support clients in crisis and connect them with appropriate resources to help keep them safe.
• Maintain thorough, timely clinical records, including progress notes and treatment plans, in accordance with professional and agency standards.
• Contribute to team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision.
• Provide respectful, culturally competent care to people from diverse backgrounds and advocate for their needs within the organization and community.
• Continue professional growth through training and current research in addiction and mental health counseling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Yearly merit raises based on performance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• STAR program eligible facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed