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Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

16 live substance abuse counselor listings in Massachusetts from 4 employers — Acadia Healthcare has the most openings with 10.

Open Positions16 live
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Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Lawrence, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Lynn, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Wareham, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Fitchburg, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Boston, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

New Bedford, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Spencer, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Universal Health Services logo

Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP) Clinician

Universal Health Services

Jamaica Plain, MA$75k–$112k/yr
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Licensed Addiction Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Brockton, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
The Recovery Village (Advanced Recovery Systems) logo

Counselor

The Recovery Village (Advanced Recovery Systems)

Worcester, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Yarmouth, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Fall River, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Abuse Counselor - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services

Danvers, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Eliot Community Human Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services

Lexington, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Eliot Community Human Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services

Lynn, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Eliot Community Human Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services

Malden, MAAvg $47.1k–$76.53k

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Salary data

Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in the U.S.

National figures for substance abuse counselors — this page shows the national estimate because no Massachusetts figure is available for this role.

National median
$59,350
Median for the combined counselor occupation · SOC 21-1018 · BLS OEWS, May 2025
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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.

Employers

Who’s Hiring Substance Abuse Counselors in Massachusetts

4 employers have 16 open substance abuse counselor roles in Massachusetts, led by Acadia Healthcare with 10 openings.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs by City in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many substance abuse counselor jobs are open in Massachusetts right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 16 live substance abuse counselor openings in Massachusetts. They come from 4 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 Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts listings currently come from 4 employers, including Acadia Healthcare (10), Eliot Community Human Services (4), and The Recovery Village (Advanced Recovery Systems) (1). 1 other employer has openings too.