Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Illinois
2 live substance abuse counselor listings in Illinois from 2 employers.
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National figures for substance abuse counselors — this page shows the national estimate because no Illinois 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 Illinois
2 employers have 2 open substance abuse counselor roles in Illinois.
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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 Illinois 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 Illinois right now?
As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 2 live substance abuse counselor openings in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
The Illinois listings currently come from 2 employers, including Centerstone (1) and Universal Health Services (1).