Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in California
5 live substance abuse counselor listings in California from 2 employers — Acadia Healthcare has the most openings with 4.
Substance Use Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
Substance Use Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
Substance Use Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
Substance Use Counselor
Acadia Healthcare
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
Universal Health Services
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National figures for substance abuse counselors — this page shows the national estimate because no California 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 California
2 employers have 5 open substance abuse counselor roles in California, led by Acadia Healthcare with 4 openings.
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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 California 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 California right now?
As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 5 live substance abuse counselor openings in California. They come from 2 employers. 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 California?
The California listings currently come from 2 employers, including Acadia Healthcare (4) and Universal Health Services (1).