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Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary

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Updated: 15 Jun 2013

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Counselor Salary

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LCDC Salary

Chemical Dependency Counselor 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,381 - $45,788

(Median)

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46K

MEDIAN: $34,488

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Chemical Dependency Counselor Job Listings

Chemical Dependency Counselor

May 13

New Insights Inc. - Lemoyne, PA

Minimum of Bachelor's Level in Human Services (or) CAC (Certified Addictions Counselor) and Two (2) years experience Must have Strong Group Skills Recovering... - Indeed

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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Jun 19

Metrocare Services - Dallas, TX

of service to our community! We are currently seeking a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). The LCDC provides interventions to assist consumers with... - Indeed

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Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Jun 17

Cleveland Christian Home - Cleveland, OH

Chemical Dependency Counselor to join our team. The Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor... Licensure in Chemical Dependency (LICDC) Master... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$16K	$32K	$48K
Salary	$25,418 - $45,575
Bonus	$0.00 - $505
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,381 - $45,788
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 15 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 182

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Chemical Dependency Counselor Tasks

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

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Companies and Industries for Chemical Dependency Counselor Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Counseling Services	$25,044 - $46,044
Community Mental Health Center	$24,948 - $43,767
Health Care	$25,619 - $46,910
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hospital	$26,821 - $47,722
Hospital	$26,267 - $47,942

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Key Statistics for Chemical Dependency Counselor Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 63%			Male 37%
Salary:	$27,825 - $40,223			$31,155 - $41,442

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

51%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

12%

20 years or more

12%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,490 - $47,699
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	$27,514 - $43,509
Master of Science (MS), Mental Health Counseling	$27,148 - $33,500
Associate's Degree	$28,519 - $36,687

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 77%		Dental: 58%
	Vision: 40%		None: 22%

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