Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (Certified CDCA)

Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant

Real-world impact. Life-changing outcomes.

CommQuest Services Inc. is seeking a Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) on a Full-time basis for our Massillon Recovery Campus. The Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant plays a vital role for our clients who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Provides mental health support to clients by conducting assessments and individual or group counseling sessions. Based on licensure this role may diagnose and treat emotional behavioral mental health and/or substance use issues employing various therapeutic techniques to help clients improve their wellbeing and coping skills.

CommQuest Services Inc. is in partnership with Great Minds Fellowship!

In this role you will:

• Be valued as an expert
• Provide leadership
• Make a real difference
• Grow professionally

What is CommQuest

CommQuest Services is one of the largest non-profit mental health addiction recovery and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio working with clients from more than 34 counties in 12 facilities through more than 20 programs. We help people make positive changes in their lives through in-patient outpatient and school-based programs along with supportive services - from basic needs to employment assistance.

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What you gain:

• Relationships with an exceptional team committed to our clients recovery
• Rewarding experience in the behavioral and substance abuse field
• Opportunities to train the next generation of therapists
• Peace of mind knowing you are benefiting the clients we serve and the community at large

What youll do:

• Complete chemical dependency intake screenings and assessments; may require adherence to a clinical site schedule
• Orient new clients to the agencys treatment philosophy
• Provide crisis intervention individual counseling and/or group counseling sessions using evidence-based techniques
• Monitor client progress; adjust treatment plans and prepare program discharge plans when appropriate
• Educate client and family regarding addiction treatment and recovery
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in Clinical Counseling Social Work or a related field is preferred
• Minimum Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) certification is required; or above certification is preferred.
• Previous experience with EHR systems and/or NextGen is preferred
• Previous experience providing both mental health and AOD services highly desired

Full-Time Benefits:

• Generous time off including Mental Health days
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Medical Dental and Vision plans
• CEU/Licensure reimbursements and Additional Workshops/Trainings:
  • Up to 16 hours of paid work release annually for workshops with $200 in funds for CEUs (24 hours and $250 for employees maintaining two licenses).
  • Licensure fee coverage up to $320 annually for one license.
  • Access to free CEU credits
  • Flexible work scheduling
  • Workshops/Trainings: EMDR DBT CDCA & More!
• CommQuest Services Inc. is in partnership with Great Minds Fellowship!
• Salary listed is base pay. Quarterly bonuses paid for licensed positions based on hours worked up to $5400(annually).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC