Chemical Dependency Counselor
Listed compensation
$31.71-$49.22/hr
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Manager, the Chemical Dependency Professional implements, maintains and coordinates the case management of assigned patients. Chemical Dependency Professionals deliver treatment services including individual and family sessions, lectures and group therapy.
The Chemical Dependency Professional performs all levels of pre-admission assessment, from inquiry to biopsychosocial assessment, as well as aspects of the clinical admission process.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Upon hire: Washington Substance Use Disorder Professional License.
- 2 years Counseling experience with persons with the primary problem of chemical dependency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Counseling or a related area.
- Master's Degree in Counseling or a related area.
- Working with dual diagnosis patients.
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Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
The Chemical Dependency Counselor implements and coordinates case management for assigned patients while delivering individual, family, and group therapy sessions. They are also responsible for performing pre-admission assessments and managing aspects of the clinical admission process.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Washington Substance Use Disorder Professional License and have at least two years of counseling experience in chemical dependency. A bachelor's or master's degree in counseling or a related field is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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