JUSTICE CENTER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR

Justice Center Chemical Dependency Counselor – Full-Time

Location: Wayne County Jail
Starting Pay: $50,000 (based on education, licensure, and experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 (25% paid at 90 days, 25% at 6 months, 50% at 1 year)

Be the Reason Someone Finds Hope

At OneEighty, we restore dignity, reimagine potential, and rebuild lives. We believe there are always more reasons to hope than to fear or despair—and you can be part of that change.

We’re seeking a Justice Center Chemical Dependency Counselor to provide direct substance abuse and mental health services within a jail setting. This is a full-time opportunity to make a meaningful impact on justice-involved individuals through counseling, crisis support, and care coordination.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans
• Deliver trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with correctional and clinical staff
• Coordinate post-release care for continuity of services

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree (or enrollment in a master’s program) in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Licensure in Ohio or license eligibility
• Experience or training in trauma, crisis intervention, diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders and related mental health issues 
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and relationships within a correctional setting
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Eligibility for NPI and Ohio Medicaid billing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records
• Two years of continuous sobriety if in recovery

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in correctional, forensic, or community mental health
• Training in suicide assessment and crisis de-escalation

Why Join OneEighty?

Hope starts here. We’re a private nonprofit serving Wayne and Holmes counties with addiction, domestic violence, and behavioral health services. Our team is passionate, supportive, and mission-driven.

Employee Testimonials:

“I feel we are part of the solution in this community.”
“I love helping others.”
“My coworkers are amazing. I enjoy the work and the clients.”

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO: 17 days/year 88 hours of holiday time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
• Employee recognition programs, and more!

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help change the course of someone’s life for the better.

Any offer of employment will be based on the outcome of a background check and the ability to pass a drug screening prior to employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including, without limitation, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetics, ancestry, or military status. In addition to federal law requirements, OneEighty complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which OneEighty has facilities. OneEighty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing careers@one-eighty.org with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

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