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Substance Use Counselor Jobs
Live substance use counselor roles across residential, outpatient and MAT programs, with certification requirements and pay published.
- Advertised pay
- $48k – $70k
- Live roles
- None open today
- Credential
- State certification or licensure (CADC, LCDC, LADC and equivalents)
Substance Use Counselor Jobs: what is available, and what does it pay?
We have no live Substance Use Counselor (LCDC / CADC) roles today, but new searches arrive weekly. Advertised LCDC / CADC pay typically runs $48k – $70k. Join the talent network and we will contact you when a matching role opens in your state.
Live LCDC / CADC roles
No live LCDC / CADC roles today. Join the talent network and we will contact you when one opens in your state.
Join the talent networkAdvertised pay
| Career stage | Advertised pay | What typically sits behind it |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $48k | Newly credentialed, supervised caseload |
| Mid-career | $58k | Full caseload, independent, some supervision of others |
| Senior | $70k | Lead or multi-site scope, clinical quality ownership |
Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience. Last reviewed August 2026.
Questions people ask
- Are there Substance use counselor jobs near me?
- No live LCDC / CADC roles are open today. Register with the talent network and we will contact you as soon as one opens in your state.
- What do LCDC / CADC roles pay?
- Across the roles we recruit, advertised LCDC / CADC pay typically runs $48k – $70k. Entry roles start around $48k, mid-career around $58k, and senior or lead roles reach $70k. Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience.
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