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How much do academic counselor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic counselor in Portland, OR is $63,115.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $80,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an academic counselor?

An academic counselor helps students at a college or university to identify academic and career goals and determine effective ways to meet those goals. As an academic counselor, your duties and responsibilities include meeting with students to discuss their major if they have chosen one, whether or not they have a minor, what courses they are taking, and what they hope to accomplish at college and beyond. You then work with students to map out a course of action to graduate on time and in good academic standing.

What are some common challenges academic counselors face when supporting a diverse student population?

Academic Counselors often encounter the challenge of addressing a wide range of student backgrounds, learning styles, and personal circumstances. Balancing the needs of students who require additional academic support, those managing personal or family issues, and students preparing for post-graduation plans requires adaptability and strong interpersonal skills. Counselors must also stay current on institutional policies and resources to provide accurate guidance, and may need to collaborate closely with faculty and student services to create effective support plans.

What is the difference between Academic Counselor vs School Counselor?

AspectAcademic CounselorSchool Counselor
Required CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or education; state certification often requiredBachelor’s or Master’s degree in school counseling or related field; state certification required
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, or academic advising centersElementary, middle, or high schools
Employer & IndustryHigher education institutions, colleges, universitiesPrimary and secondary schools
Common Search & ComparisonAcademic Counselor vs School Counselor

While both roles support students' academic success, Academic Counselors typically work in higher education settings focusing on college-level advising, whereas School Counselors serve K-12 students, providing academic, career, and personal counseling within schools.

What degree do you need to be a college academic counselor?

To become a college academic counselor, a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field is typically required. Many positions prefer or require a master's degree in counseling, student development, or a similar area, along with relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills.
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Infographic showing various Academic Counselor job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,124 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Bilingual Addiction Medicine Counselor (FT, Days)

Kaiser Permanente

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Kaiser Permanente rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 927 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Summary:

Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are affected by substance use disorders. AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members. AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our members through direct assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plan in outpatient or residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Conducts hospital consults as requested by clinical services manager, Clinical Director or Chief of Addiction Medicine department. Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and reporting to outside agencies.
  • Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
  • Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, crisis intervention and supervision of members during residential activities.

Basic Qualifications: Experience
  • Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire/transfer.
  • Completed training from American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria within the first three (3) months of hire or within the most recent two (2) years prior to hire.
Education
  • Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.), post-masters experience not required, if completed one (1) year of departmental internship.
License, Certification, Registration

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) OR Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (Oregon) OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) OR Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (Washington) OR Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) OR Substance Use Disorder Professional License (Washington) OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) OR Licensed Advanced Social Worker License (Washington)

  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment/intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders.
  • Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors.
  • Thorough and working knowledge of best practices for delivering culturally aware services.
  • Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by substance use.
  • Ability to recognize, assess, and provide treatment for members with co-occurring mental health disorders.
  • Ability to effectively apply ASAM criteria to make placement decisions. Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools.
  • Ability to provide case management for patients with a variety of needs including legal issues and social determinants of health.
  • Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems.
  • Competency in computer skills including email, and other typical office applications.
  • Competency in computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources. Proficient in providing both face to face and virtual care.
  • Ability to learn and teach patients to use electronic recovery aids, apps, etc.
  • Oregon licensure/certification is required for Oregon positions. Washington licensure/certification is required for
  • Washington positions, dual licensure is encouraged.
  • Final candidate must pass pre-employment language skill assessment administered over the phone by Kaiser Permanente.
  • Upon hire, must take the next available Kaiser Permanente Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS) training for continued employment.
  • For licensed mental health professionals that do not hold a drug and alcohol certification are required to demonstrate at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum Two (2) years of post-masters experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting within the
  • last 5 years.
  • Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting including primary care services
  • Experience or specialized training in treating adolescents with substance use disorders
  • Experience or specialized training in family therapy and working with family members that have a family member with a
  • substance use disorder
  • Experience or specialized training in treating trauma
  • Experience in applying Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and triage new patients
  • Experience working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including medical providers
  • Experience working with patients that are receiving either prescribed or dispensed medications for substance use
  • disorders
  • Experience using Feedback Informed Care tools in direct patient care
  • Experience providing crisis management services
  • Experience working with electronic health record systems
  • Certified Addiction Counselor in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer, and Current license to treat mental health disorders without restriction, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer.
  • Certified Addiction Counselor in both OR and WA state.

Notes:

  • Schedule may vary

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