Substance Abuse Counselor

Description Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:15 AM–1:15 PM — home by early afternoon, every day. This Isn't Just a Job. It's a Calling — With a Great Schedule Attached. Picture this: you clock out at 1:15pm. Your afternoons are yours — for family, for hobbies, for actually living your life — while your mornings are spent doing work that matters more than almost anything else out there. At Community Medical Services, our counselors don't just manage caseloads — they change the trajectory of people's lives. If you're a counselor who wants your work to mean something, and you want an employer that backs that up with real support, real benefits, and real room to grow — keep reading. Why Counselors Love It Here? A schedule that respects your life. Benefits That Actually Take Care Of You Subsidized medical, dental & vision insurance Health savings account Short- & long-term disability + life insurance Paid sick, vacation & holiday time 401(k) with company match Up to 100% tuition & CME reimbursement — we invest in your license, your growth, your future An Employee Assistance Program because counselors need support too Real, ongoing professional development — not just a checkbox A mission you can feel proud of. We're one of the largest opioid treatment providers in the country — 70+ clinics, 14 states, and growing — tackling the addiction crisis head‑on, in the communities that need it most. A team that has your back. Outpatient, clinic-based setting. Structure. Support. Colleagues who get it. Sound Like You? You light up in outpatient, clinic-style settings (think doctor's office energy, not chaos) You want a predictable schedule that lets you build a life outside of work You're passionate about meeting people from all walks of life exactly where they are, no judgment, all support What You'll Actually Be Doing Running individual sessions and group counseling that genuinely move the needle Building personalized treatment plans that fit real people, not templates Tracking progress and adjusting care as your clients grow and change Partnering with other providers to wrap clients in the support they need Looping in family and support systems when it helps the client (their call, always) Keeping your clinical knowledge sharp and your documentation airtight Being the calm, knowledgeable point person when a case needs it most Requirements Education: High School Diploma/ GED, Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral-health field, as required for the applicable license. Licensure: Active Ohio license in good standing as an CDCA, LCDC II/III, or LICDC About Community Medical Services CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment leader providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment plus individual and group counseling for people navigating opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, we operate 70+ clinics across 14 states — and we're just getting started. Our Commitment We're an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This job description doesn't cover every duty or responsibility of the role. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr