Substance Abuse Counselor Salary

Updated: 24 May 2012
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CounselingC$39,777 - C$51,341
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Less than 1 year
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Substance Abuse Counselor Job Description

People with the job title Substance Abuse Counselor typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Gather information about patients using interviews, case histories, observations and assessments. Perform substance abuse or other disorder evaluations for patients. Develop individual intervention, treatment and recovery plans. Facilitate and lead group and education sessions. Manage caseload and documentation.

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