Substance abuse counselor jobs in Colorado

Too few open substance abuse counselor jobs in Colorado post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $30.00/hr ($62,390 a year) for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Colorado (May 2025), against $28.53 nationally, 15th highest of 52 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

Boulder (1), Brighton (1), Denver (1), Lakewood (1) and Louisville (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

By open jobs on this board: CorrHealth (3), Avenues Recovery (1) and Universal Health Services (1). In all, 3 employers have substance abuse counselor jobs open in Colorado.

5 substance abuse counselor jobs are open in Colorado today at 3 employers on this board, about 0.3 for every 1,000 substance abuse counselors employed there (BLS counts 14,920, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors to grow 18.4% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

41 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - $200 Signon Bonus and PTO - Immediate Start at Achieve ABA Therapy Group; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - $200 Signon Bonus and PTO - Immediate Start - SPANISH RBT at Achieve ABA Therapy Group; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - IMMEDIATE START at Achieve ABA Therapy Group. Every such job in Colorado.

2 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Banner Staffing Services Crisis and Intake Therapist at Banner Health (...Flexible Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) Pre-tax retirement...); Homecare Care Manager Bilingual (Must Speak English and Spanish) at Family and Friends Homecare (...Knowledge of Medicaid, home care What We Offer Competitive pay Weekly pay Supportive leadership and a...).

5 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: BCBA at Behavioral Innovations (...eligibility, Wellbeing Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Daily Pay, and more. Qualifications...); BCBA Senior Director of Clinical Services at Behavioral Innovations (...eligibility, Wellbeing Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Daily Pay, and more. Qualifications...); Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at BlueSprig (...paid training and company-paid RBT certification — no experience Daily Pay — choose when you get paid...). Every such job in Colorado.

66 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Bilingual Spanish Licensed Psychotherapist (Fully Remote Opportunity!) at ARC Health Partners (Bilingual: Spanish.); Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC) – Partner Practice Opportunities at ARC Health Partners (Bilingual. ...specific populations (children, adolescents, couples, trauma, etc.) Bilingual or...); Behavioral Health Provider at Centennial Mental Health Center (Bilingual. ...of Colorado as a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC/ACD) preferred Bilingual preferred...). Every such job in Colorado.

4 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavioral Specialist Trainee - Denver, CO at Action Behavior Centers; Part Time Student Job Working with Kids With Autism Psych Social Work Education Majors at United Care ABA-Colorado (...in summer Resume builder 1:1 support Flexible hours Paid training No experience needed Great for psych...); Student Job Working with Kids with Autism Psych Social Work Education Majors at United Care ABA-Colorado (...changes Resume builder 1:1 support Flexible hours Paid training No experience needed Great for psych...). Every such job in Colorado.

1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: Behavioral Specialist Trainee - Denver, CO at Action Behavior Centers.

40 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Arvada, CO at Action Behavior Centers (up to $10,000 sign-on bonus); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Aurora, CO at Action Behavior Centers (up to $10,000 sign-on bonus); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Aurora South, CO at Action Behavior Centers (up to $10,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Colorado.

2 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavioral Health Clinician Lead at CommonSpirit Health (Pathway to Excellence. ...100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to...); Licensed Clinical Social Worker at CommonSpirit Health (Magnet. ...with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are...).

5 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Authorization Counselor at AdventHealth (...Other duties as assigned. Posting End Date: 11/19/2026 Relocation Bonus: Eligibility requires...); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), - Northglenn, CO at BlueSprig (...Sign On Bonus: $5,000–$20,000 (depending on start date and location) Relocation Assistance: Available...); Clinical Supervisor (BCBA) at Center for Autism and Related Disorders (...with 30+ years of impact and clear paths for advancement Potential Relocation Assistance: Depending on...). Every such job in Colorado.

A state counselor credential; requirements run from a high school diploma with training hours to a master's degree. Alcohol and drug counselor credential (State certification board; exams by IC&RC; each state sets its own credential). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Colorado's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

48 people finished substance abuse counselor programs at 3 schools in Colorado in 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education). The most graduates: Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins (22), Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver (19) and Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs (7). Online schools count where they are based.

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