Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Pierce County Alliance

Substance Use Disorder Counselor -1+year exp. req.

Pay: $67,000/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Tacoma, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

Career Insights for Substance Abuse Counselor

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Washington data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$28,322 / year median in Washington

+18% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

The Pierce County Alliance has a full-time, in-person position available for a Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee Counselor. You will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Provide services to clients including screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, group and individual counseling to the individuals.

Qualifications:

Must have a valid Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee License. Must pass a criminal background check and monitored urinalysis test; and no history of alcohol/drug misuse or abuse for a period of five years prior to employment. Must have excellent writing, organizational and communication skills; and be proficient on the computer. Must be willing to work evenings. MRT training is preferred.

Pay:

From $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis check, in accordance with local and state law and regulations?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainee License (Required)

Work Location:

In person