CDCA
Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Clinical Director / Licensed Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Outpatient / PHP / IOP Treatment Center Position Summary
The Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) supports the delivery of substance use disorder treatment services under the supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The CDCA plays a critical role in client engagement, group facilitation, documentation, care coordination, and maintaining compliance with OhioMHAS and payer requirements.
This position requires professionalism, strong boundaries, timely documentation, and a client-centered approach aligned with recovery-oriented care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical & Client Care
- Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions appropriate to scope of CDCA practice
- Assist with individual sessions , treatment planning, and progress reviews under supervision
- Support client engagement, attendance, and participation in programming
- Observe and document client behaviors, progress, and barriers to treatment
- Assist with crisis de-escalation and behavioral interventions as needed
- Coordinate with case managers, housing staff, and medical providers as appropriate
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the EMR
- Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and level-of-care requirements
- Follow OhioMHAS, Medicaid, and payer documentation standards
- Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times
- Participate in chart audits and corrective action as directed
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staffing, and supervision
- Communicate professionally with supervisors and clinical leadership
- Support program structure, schedules, and group flow
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions of care when assigned
- Uphold center policies, procedures, and professional standards
- Active CDCA certification through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB)
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work under clinical supervision and within defined scope of practice
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills and EMR experience preferred
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards
- Experience in outpatient, IOP, PHP, or residential SUD treatment
- Familiarity with OhioMHAS , Medicaid, and managed care requirements
- Group facilitation experience
- Trauma-informed care experience
- Prior experience with co-occurring disorders
- Client-centered and recovery-oriented mindset
- Time management and documentation discipline
- Professionalism and reliability
- Emotional intelligence and de-escalation skills
- Team collaboration and accountability
- Ability to sit, stand, and facilitate groups for extended periods
- Ability to manage a fast-paced clinical environment
- May require evening hours based on program needs
This position is clinically supervised by a licensed professional in accordance with OCDPB and OhioMHAS regulations. Equal Opportunity Statement
Dove and Robin Recovery is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
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