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Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Tennessee

5 live substance abuse counselor listings in Tennessee from 1 employer — Acadia Healthcare has the most openings with 5.

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Tennessee Jobs
5 open
Hiring Cities
5 cities
Salary data

Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in the U.S.

National figures for substance abuse counselors — this page shows the national estimate because no Tennessee 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 Tennessee

1 employer has 5 open substance abuse counselor roles in Tennessee, led by Acadia Healthcare with 5 openings.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs by City in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 5 live substance abuse counselor openings in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee?

The Tennessee listings currently come from 1 employer, including Acadia Healthcare (5).