Addiction Counselor

Sunrise Treatment Center

Sunrise Treatment Center

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Columbus, OH, USA

Posted on May 9, 2026
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Position: Addiction Counselor
Location: 100 Highview Boulevard
Columbus, OH
Job Id: 1332
# of Openings: 0
Location: 100 Highview Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43207
Who is Sunrise?

We are a substance use and mental health treatment center, focused on the respect and dignity of our patients and our employees. We believe in exceptional service to our patients and the communities we serve.

If you share in this belief, then Sunrise Treatment Center could be the place for you!
Employees of Sunrise enjoy the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life insurance, Short term and Long term disability are company paid
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • 3 weeks of PTO in your 1st year
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Company EAP
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Match
Addiction Counselor Objective
The Addiction Counselor will be responsible for providing counseling and support to individuals struggling with addiction. The counselor will work with clients to develop treatment plans, provide individual and group therapy, and monitor progress towards recovery goals. The counselor will also work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that clients receive comprehensive care.
Essential Functions
  • Conduct assessments to determine the nature and extent of addiction
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for clients
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions
  • Monitor progress towards recovery goals
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
  • Stay current with developments in addiction treatment and counseling
  • Maintain patient records and produce timely documentation of services rendered.
  • Maintain contacts and/or referrals with clinicians in the community and inform them of the patient’s progress. Make referrals to other community agencies and resources, as indicated in the treatment plan.
  • Process toxicology screenings.
  • Schedule appointments and manage patient accounts.
  • Remain current with changes in policies and procedures.
  • Attend and participate in relevant continuing education and in-service training to improve professional competency.
  • Maintain professional work conduct and ethical confidentiality.
  • Perform other related work as required or assigned.
Competencies
Communication
Relationship Management
Accountability
Team Building
Problem Solving
Technology
Time Management
Supervision
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, scanners and photocopiers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Work hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Travel
No travel required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
  • Certification as an Addiction Counselor, Minimum CDCA; LCDC, LSW, LPC or higher.
  • At least six months addictions counseling experience.
  • Experience working with individuals struggling with addiction
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Education and Experience
At least one year of Addictions Counseling experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
AAP/EEO Statement
Sunrise Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other Duties
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
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