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The graph below is a comparison of salary data for 10 jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as provided by the free SalaryExpert® Salary Report and Salary Calculator. If you are a professional who requires compensation survey data for your work please consult ERI Economic Research Institute's Salary Assessor.

Substance Abuse Counselor:
Advises and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse. Develops program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, using knowledge of drug and alcohol abuse problems and counseling and treatment techniques.... [+] More

Substance Abuse Counselor:
Advises and aids individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems, such as alcohol or drug abuse. Develops program for treatment and rehabilitation of client, using knowledge of drug and alcohol abuse problems and counseling and treatment techniques. Typically requires certification by State or other governing body.

Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client. Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency. Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for client. Refers client to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services. Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed. Prepares and maintains reports and case histories. May formulate and conduct programs to promote prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. May prepare documents for presentation in court and accompany client to court as needed. (Source: eDOT Job Description) [-] Less

A renter's cost of living for someone making $48,979 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 111.4% of the US National Average. For more information, or to compare cost of living data between two cities, click here.

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