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Recovery Counselor jobs are open across community mental health centers, substance use treatment facilities, hospitals, and corrections, from entry-level to senior and clinical supervisor roles, with specializations in substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders counseling. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Make Recovery Your Calling: Counselor Opening in Columbus
Want your counseling work to change lives? House of Hope for Recovery is hiring a Part-Time Mental Health Counselor who pairs compassion with clinical skill and a generous dose of optimism. Join our team at 1034 Harrisburg Pike and help clients move from simply getting by to truly thriving, one session at a time.
What Drives Us
Here, our mission is to offer a home for treatment and a community for recovery, with a vision of individuals thriving in recovery. Five core values shape how we work and how we treat one another:
- Optimism: We bring hope to our work and believe in every person's potential.
- Passion: We stand up for the recovery community and serve it with real dedication.
- Empathy: We know the road of addiction and sobriety, and many of us walk it with lived experience.
- Diversity: We welcome everyone and work hard to keep our culture inclusive and accepting.
- Integrity: We stay honest and hold ourselves to high ethical standards.
Your Day-to-Day
- Lead recovery-focused therapeutic groups for clients enrolled in our programs.
- Meet one-on-one with clients to build coping skills, manage symptoms, and work toward recovery goals.
- Complete substance use and mental health assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations that inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and level-of-care decisions.
- Partner with each client to write, carry out, and revise an individualized treatment plan that fits their diagnosis and needs.
- Keep clinical records timely, accurate, and complete, following ODBH requirements, CARF standards, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Refer clients to internal and outside mental health services when clinically appropriate, so care stays connected.
- Take part in our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts, including outcome tracking, record reviews, and program improvement work as available.
- Join team meetings, clinical supervision, and required training.
- Handle other duties as the Clinical Director assigns.
Who Fits Best
- A current Ohio license as an LSW, LPC, or MFT (minimum)
- Hands-on experience, or real enthusiasm to build it, in mental health, behavioral health, or substance use treatment
- A warm, nonjudgmental style and genuine faith in what clients can become
- Strong ethics and a commitment to honest, accountable practice
- Confident documentation habits and familiarity with Ohio behavioral health standards
- A team-first attitude, a good sense of humor, and a passion for the recovery community
Personal experience with recovery is welcomed, but it is not required.
Perks of Joining Us
- A schedule that bends to your life: Choose 15 to 20 hours a week, weekdays only.
- Pay that values your skills: $28 to $35 an hour, set by your experience and credentials.
- Work that matters: See clients heal, grow, and build lives they are proud of.
- Colleagues who cheer you on: We celebrate every win, large or small, and treat each other fairly.
- A place to belong: We build a culture of service and inclusion where everyone is welcome.
Apply Today
Email your resume, along with a short note on what draws you to recovery work, to ryurisko@hofhope.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess the required licensure (LSW, LPC, MFT)?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare23
- Vinfen6
- Cayuga Medical Center5
- STARS Behavioral Health5
- Kaiser Permanente3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recovery counselor jobs.
- Active state licensure or certification such as CADC, LPC, LCDC, or LCSW
- Experience with substance use disorder counseling and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
- Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions with diverse client populations
- Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment approaches
- Crisis intervention skills and experience with safety planning and risk assessment
Tips for Your Recovery Counselor Job Search
Tailor your license type to each listing
Job postings for recovery counselors often specify required credentials like CADC, LPC, LCDC, or LCSW. Match your listed credentials exactly to what each posting asks for, since applicant tracking systems often filter by license abbreviation.
Highlight your treatment modality experience
Employers want to know which approaches you've used, such as motivational interviewing, CBT, or medication-assisted treatment support. Name these explicitly in your resume's skills or experience sections rather than burying them in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists recovery counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address caseload management on your resume
Many hiring managers screen for candidates who can handle high-volume caseloads while maintaining documentation compliance. Mention the types and volume of cases you've managed and the electronic health record systems you've used.
Prepare scenario answers for clinical interviews
Recovery counselor interviews frequently include behavioral and situational questions about crisis intervention, relapse scenarios, or dual-diagnosis clients. Rehearse concise responses that describe your clinical reasoning and the outcome you achieved.
Negotiate continuing education support upfront
Many recovery counselor roles require ongoing CEUs to maintain licensure. Ask about CEU reimbursement and supervision hours for license upgrades during the offer stage, before you sign, since these benefits vary widely by employer.
Recovery Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most recovery counselors?
Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare, Vinfen, and Cayuga Medical Center are hiring the most recovery counselors right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at community behavioral health organizations and integrated care systems.
How many recovery counselor jobs are remote?
About 15% of recovery counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth counseling and care coordination roles making up the largest share of those positions. Direct clinical work with residential or corrections populations is almost always in person.
How do you become a recovery counselor?
Start by earning a bachelor's or master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. Next, complete supervised clinical hours required by your state and pass the credentialing exam for your target license, such as the CADC or LCDC. Many states also require a background check before granting licensure, so confirm your state's specific requirements early in the process.
Can you get hired as a recovery counselor with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist at community health centers, residential facilities, and peer support programs for candidates who are working toward full licensure. Employers hiring associate or intern counselors typically require supervised hours to count toward your credential, so these roles double as a licensing pathway. Volunteer work, internships, or lived experience in recovery can also strengthen an entry-level application.
What does the recovery counselor interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your credentials and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview with a clinical supervisor or hiring panel. You'll typically face behavioral and situational questions about handling crises, relapse, or difficult client dynamics. Some facilities add a brief writing or case conceptualization exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to recovery counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to recovery counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license type, clinical specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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