Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Boston, MA
1 live substance abuse counselor listing in Boston, MA from 1 employer — Acadia Healthcare has the most openings with 1.
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National figures for substance abuse counselors — this page shows the national estimate because no Boston or Massachusetts figure is available for this role.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release. SOC 21-1018 is a combined occupation — substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors — and there is no separate federal wage series for substance abuse counselors.
Who’s Hiring Substance Abuse Counselors in Boston
1 employer has 1 open substance abuse counselor role in Boston, led by Acadia Healthcare with 1 opening.
About This Role
A substance abuse counselor treats substance use disorders across detox, residential, and outpatient levels of care.
Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across the Boston area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many substance abuse counselor jobs are open in Boston, MA right now?
As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 1 live substance abuse counselor opening in Boston, MA. They come from 1 employer. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a substance abuse counselor earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, the occupation that counts substance abuse counselors reports a median of $59,350 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release. SOC 21-1018 is a combined occupation — substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors — and there is no separate federal wage series for substance abuse counselors.).
03Which employers are hiring substance abuse counselors in Boston?
The Boston listings currently come from 1 employer, including Acadia Healthcare (1).