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Counselor, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder
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Activities | Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, drug, gambling, and eating disorders. They counsel individuals who are addicted to drugs to help them identify behaviors and problems related to their addictions. They hold counseling sessions for one person, families, or groups of people to assist them in dealing with their problems. |
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Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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Median Income | $34,040 per year in May 2006 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Counselors usually work indoors and spend a great deal of time in contact with others (face-to-face and by telephone). They work in a variety of public and private settings. These jobs usually require sitting for long periods of time. They are often in situations involving conflict. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | Master's Degree
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Skills | Persuasion, Social Perceptiveness, Learning Strategies, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Writing, Service Orientation, Negotiation, Time Management, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension |
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