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Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in North Carolina

33 live substance abuse counselor listings in North Carolina from 4 employers — Monarch has the most openings with 14.

Open Positions33 live
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Winston-Salem, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Fayetteville, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Telehealth Counselor – Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare

North CarolinaAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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ACTT Substance Abuse Professional II

Monarch

Gastonia, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Hamlet, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Substance Abuse Counselor, QMHP and LCASA / LCAS

Monarch

Charlotte, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Monarch logo

Substance Abuse Counselor, QMHP and LCASA / LCAS

Monarch

Winston-Salem, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

North Wilkesboro, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Pinehurst, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Monarch logo

Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified or Licensed and QMHP (Non Exempt)

Monarch

Greensboro, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Asheville, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CADC

Monarch

Lumberton, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Monarch logo

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist II, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Non-Exempt

Monarch

Concord, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
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Licensed or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Monarch

Gastonia, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Monarch logo

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, LCASA / LCAS

Monarch

Concord, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Acadia Healthcare logo

Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare

Greenville, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Monarch logo

ACTT Substance Abuse Professional II

Monarch

Winston-Salem, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
Monarch logo

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor / LCASA or LCAS -- Child and Adolescent Services

Monarch

Concord, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) -- Provide Recovery Support

Monarch

Lumberton, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k
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Licensed or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor -- Community Support Team

Monarch

Gastonia, NCAvg $47.1k–$76.53k

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33 open
Hiring Cities
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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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina

4 employers have 33 open substance abuse counselor roles in North Carolina, led by Monarch with 14 openings.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs by City in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 33 live substance abuse counselor openings in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?

The North Carolina listings currently come from 4 employers, including Monarch (14), Pyramid Healthcare (9), and Acadia Healthcare (7). 1 other employer has openings too.

04Which North Carolina cities have the most substance abuse counselors openings?

Across the North Carolina listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Winston-Salem (4) and Charlotte (2).