CDCA - Criminal Justice Program; contingent
Company: Zepf
Location: Toledo
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Zepf Center has
been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are
the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use
disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and
child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential,
Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development
and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical
services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care.
Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both
patients and staff. We are currently seeking a contingent Chemical
Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) . This position is
responsible for providing support, reassurance, and counseling to
patients. Counselor Assistants are responsible for completing
admissions, discharges, facilitating/leading group sessions, and
initiating individual discussions, as well as patient supervision
and observation. Counselor Assistants also must be able to perform
the OCDPB Twelve Core Functions and Competencies (including
screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning,
counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education,
referral, consultation, and reports/record keeping) under the
supervision of a licensed independent chemical dependency
counselor. Hours: Two, 7-hour shifts; 12:00pm - 7:00pm and one,
6-hour shift; 9:00am - 3:00pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide ongoing support of patients’ individual recovery processes.
Provide quality chemical dependency treatment according to program
and agency requirements. Use appropriate motivational techniques to
engage patients in successfully completing their treatment.
Maintain a healthy environment that will promote the recovery
process. Provide basic chemical dependency education, counseling
and case management, that consistently directs patients toward
achieving full recovery (i.e., disease of addiction, blackouts,
withdrawal, effects on self and others, triggers, relapse process
and prevention). Supervise all patient activities, providing group
as required by curriculum under the appropriate level of
supervision. Maintain case records and reports accurately and
completely. Communicate and cooperate with peers and medical staff
to ensure quality patient care. Practice courtesy and
professionalism with patients, staff and other departments. Adhere
to and practice the OCDPB'S Code of Ethics for Chemical Dependency
Professionals, both in the workplace and in the community.
Demonstrate competency and promotion of the use of the OCDPB Twelve
Core Functions and Competencies (including screening, intake,
orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case
management, crisis intervention, client education, referral,
consultation, and reports/recordkeeping) under the supervision of a
licensed independent chemical dependency counselor Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required CDCA (Chemical Dependency
Counselor Assistant) Certificate through the State of Ohio's
Chemical Dependency Professionals Board preferred; Candidates may
be considered if CDCA is obtained within 90 days of employment
Candidates should also have a working knowledge of chemical
dependency, including the addictive process, withdrawal, and the
recovery process. A valid driver’s license and insurance is also
required; this position requires driving EOE/M/F/H/V
Keywords: Zepf, Livonia , CDCA - Criminal Justice Program; contingent, Healthcare , Toledo, Michigan
