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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Athena Health Care Systems

Southbridge, MAFull-timeup to $35/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
up to $35/hr
Location
Southbridge, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MA Counselor License Or Equivalent, required

Job overview

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, substance use disorder. The role includes evaluations, screenings, crisis assessments, therapy, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff education. The posting offers pay up to $35 an hour and lists benefits including insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Substance Use Disorder Treatment, nice to haveAssessment, nice to haveCounseling, nice to haveCrisis Assessment, nice to haveIndividual and Group Therapy, nice to haveTreatment Planning, nice to haveRisk Assessment, nice to have

Qualifications

MA Counselor License or Equivalent, requiredSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our award-winning team!

You provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, a substance use disorder. Up to $35 an hour.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a social worker, marriage and family therapist, rehabilitation counselor, mental health counselor, and/or alcohol and drug counselor license in Massachusetts.

  • Experience in the area of treatment of clients with substance use disorders required.

Duties:

  • Provide direct services to residents through evaluations, screenings, crisis/emergency assessments, and individual and group therapy sessions.

  • Evaluate residents’ biopsychosocial needs and identify behaviors and barriers that interfere with medical rehabilitation.

  • Develop appropriate treatment plans to address the disorder specific to each resident’s needs.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with doctors, insurance providers, and hospital networks.

  • Provide orientation and continue support and education to staff on the care and treatment of residents with substance use disorders.

  • Perform risk assessments and develop treatment plans that are behavior-oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care.

Benefits:

  • Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Pay

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance

  • Vacation and Personal Time

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).

How this job compares

Set against the 1,738 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingup to $35/hr
  • Massachusetts median$70–85K/yr82 salary ranges
  • Massachusetts median$21–22/hr42 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 146 open Counselor jobs in Massachusetts and 1,738 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (672 postings).
Education
1,066 of the 1,738 open Counselor jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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