Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (Certified CDCA)

About the role

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 clients recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, providing mental health support through assessments and individual or group counseling sessions. Depending on licensure, the role may diagnose and treat emotional, behavioral, mental health, and/or substance‑use issues using various therapeutic techniques to improve client wellbeing and coping skills.

What is CommQuest?

CommQuest Services is one of the largest non‑profit mental health, addiction recovery, and social services organizations in Northeast Ohio. It serves clients from more than 34 counties across 12 facilities and more than 20 programs, offering in‑patient, outpatient, and school‑based services along with supportive services such as basic needs assistance and employment assistance. CommQuest Services, Inc. is in partnership with Great Minds Fellowship.

What You'll Do

• Complete chemical dependency intake, screenings, and assessments; may require adherence to a clinical site schedule.
• Orient new clients to the agency's 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 clients and families regarding addiction treatment and recovery.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) certification required; higher certification preferred.
• Previous experience with EHR systems and/or NextGen preferred.
• Previous experience providing both mental health and alcohol‑or‑drug (AOD) services highly desired.

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.

Pay

Base pay is listed in the salary posting. Quarterly bonuses are paid for licensed positions based on hours worked, up to $5,400 annually.

What You Gain

• Relationships with an exceptional team committed to client 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 clients and the broader community.