Addiction Counselor-IOP

Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a leader in providing behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We engage people in our community to achieve mental and emotional well‑being through prevention, treatment, and advocacy. We provide integrated behavioral health care with cutting‑edge treatments and interventions in a supportive environment.

We are currently recruiting for an IOP Addiction Counselor to work at our Men's Department located in Elyria.

The IOP Addiction Counselor is responsible for routine duties of an Addiction Counselor, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, education, referral and documentation. Key functions include individual, group and family counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and participation in CQI and utilization reviews.

Delivery of clinical services including individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, intensive outpatient services, urinalysis ordering, non‑medical community residential services, consultation, referral and intervention, hotline, training, outreach, crisis intervention, case management and adjunctive alcohol and drug services. Assessment and treatment planning, oversight of assigned cases, orienting clients to the program, clinical reviews and staffing, discharge planning, daily progress notes, family engagement, weekly contact with referral sources, CQI data collection and corrective actions, monthly participation in Utilization Review and Peer Review programs.

General Requirements

• Adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board’s Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness.
• Three years of treatment or recovery experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree or substantial progress toward an Associate Degree with emphasis on Addictions Treatment and Prevention or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.

Certification Requirements

• CDCA required.
• LCDCII, LPC, LSW or higher credential preferred.

• Travel: Minimal, mostly local travel.
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week; primary shift includes 3–4 morning and day shifts.
• Salary: Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

• Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Company‑wide all staff events for team building
• Wellness programs and activities
• Up to 41 days off per year (32 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty time
• Parental leave
• Company‑supported continuing education & certification
• PPO & HDHP health plan options
• Flexible dental & vision plan options
• Company‑funded Health Savings Account
• Company-sponsored FSA and DSA tax‑saving accounts
• 100% company‑paid EAP emotional well‑being support
• 100% company‑paid life insurance and AD&D
• 100% company‑paid short‑term disability insurance
• 100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Critical illness plans for employee and family
• Accident plans for employee and family
• Identity theft plans for employee and family
• Pet insurance
• Short‑term disability plan
• Whole and term voluntary life plans for employee and family
• Voluntary AD&D plans for employee and family
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Access to personal financial advisor
• Generous team member referral bonus program
• License and certification reimbursement
• License testing fee reimbursement
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Travel expense reimbursement
• On‑site pharmacy
• Casual dress code
• Shift differentials and on‑call stipends
• Stipend for bilingual, Spanish‑speaking

• Collaboration:
  
  Professionals from different disciplines work together to address complex client needs.
• Compassion:
  Treat everyone with empathy, kindness, and understanding.
• Dignity:
  Ensure all clients feel valued and respected.
• Excellence:
  Deliver evidence‑based behavioral health services with high‑quality staff.
• Inclusiveness:
  Create a warm and inviting environment with equitable access to care.
• Empowerment:
  Equip individuals and families with tools for long‑term health and success.