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Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Washington DC, DC

3 live substance abuse counselor listings in Washington DC, DC from 2 employers — Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has the most openings with 2.

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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 Washington DC or District of Columbia 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 Washington DC

2 employers have 3 open substance abuse counselor roles in Washington DC, led by Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health with 2 openings.

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 the Washington DC area 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 Washington DC, DC right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 3 live substance abuse counselor openings in Washington DC, DC. 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 Washington DC?

The Washington DC listings currently come from 2 employers, including Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health (2) and Universal Health Services (1).