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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemical dependency in the United States is $26.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Chemical Dependency Counselor, you need knowledge of addiction theories, counseling techniques, and usually a relevant degree or certification in substance abuse counseling. Familiarity with case management software, assessment tools, and adherence to confidentiality regulations like HIPAA are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and resilience are crucial soft skills for supporting clients through recovery. These competencies are essential to effectively guide individuals toward sobriety, ensure ethical practice, and foster a supportive therapeutic environment.

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Professionals working in Chemical Dependency counseling often encounter challenges such as managing client relapse, maintaining professional boundaries, and coping with emotional stress from witnessing clients' struggles. Building a strong support network among colleagues, attending regular supervision, and engaging in ongoing professional development are important strategies for managing these challenges. Additionally, counselors often collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff and social workers, to ensure holistic care for clients. This collaborative environment helps share the workload and provides more comprehensive support for both clients and staff.

What is a chemical dependency counselor?

A chemical dependency counselor is a trained professional who helps individuals struggling with substance abuse or addiction to drugs and alcohol. They provide support, education, and treatment planning to help clients overcome addiction and maintain recovery. Chemical dependency counselors work in various settings such as rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and community organizations, and often collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating group and individual therapy, and developing recovery plans tailored to each client's needs.

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AspectChemical DependencySubstance Abuse Counselor
CredentialsCertification (e.g., CADC), relevant degreesCertification (e.g., CADC), relevant degrees
Work EnvironmentRehabilitation centers, clinics, hospitalsRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, community programs
Industry UsageFocuses on addiction to chemicals/substancesFocuses on counseling and treatment of substance abuse

Both roles require similar credentials and often work in similar environments within the addiction treatment industry. While Chemical Dependency specialists may focus more on the medical and physiological aspects of addiction, Substance Abuse Counselors emphasize counseling and behavioral therapy. Understanding these differences helps individuals choose the right career path or treatment provider.

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Chemical Dependency Technician

CHI Health Saint Francis

Kearney, NE • On-site

$15.67 - $22.14/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

St. Francis - Alcohol & Drug Treatment - Grand Island, NE (position temporarily at Richard Young - Kearney, NE.  Will pay mileage if living in Grand Island)

As our Chemical Dependency staff, you will provide coverage for the Residential Unit during day, evening, and overnight shifts, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients in the absence of counseling staff. You will perform a range of basic responsibilities to ensure the care, comfort, and safety of adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients, including taking vital signs, documenting client activities, and supervising medications and treatments.
To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate empathy, reliability, and strong attention to detail, qualities vital to meeting the diverse needs of your client population. By maintaining clear communication with both clients and your interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to a supportive and effective treatment environment where clients’ well-being remains the top priority.

  • Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with clients and/or families and significant others who are experiencing a variety of complex substance abuse problems and r/t issues.
  • Responsible for residential unit during evening, overnight, and weekend hours. Documents regular client activities and any otherwise unusual circumstances that occur during their shift. Responsible to provide a “shift change” verbal and computer report to incoming staff so that critical occurrences may be dealt with during the next day or following shift.
  • Provides supervision of the clients and moves around and surveys the unit to locate all clients and update incoming staff.
  • Prepares admission packets, takes inventory, and prepares information to be sent out to clients, families, and/or referral sources as directed by the multi-disciplinary team. Performs certain amount of cleaning duties. Periodically responsible to explain admission information to clients recently admitted; explaining client’s rights, rules and guidelines, program operations, tour of the facility, and other pertinent orientation information. Documents orientation information. Instructs clients and family members on fire procedures and emergency exits and tornado procedures.
  • Takes client vital signs, checks client height/weight, supervises medication/treatments and basic first aide, checks client rooms and general facility for cleanliness, and generally monitors clients to insure they are following specified treatment plans.
Job Requirements

Required

  • High School or GED. Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record vital signs as normally acquired through completion of high school and Approximately one month experience in order to gain knowledge of client care methods, policies and procedures, techniques and schedules, upon hire or
  • High School Graduate Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record vital signs as normally acquired through completion of high school and Approximately one month experience in order to gain knowledge of client care methods, policies and procedures, techniques and schedules, upon hire and
  • Familiarity and understanding of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other 12 Step Recovery Programs, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Medication Aide: NE, within 6 - months
Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.


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$15.67 - $22.14 /hour

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