Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Also called:
Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor), Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor), Addictions Counselor
What they do:
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.
On the job, you would:
- Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Health
Math and Science
- psychology
- sociology and anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Social Orientation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Addison Health Systems WritePad EMR Systems
- Athena Software Penelope Case Management
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- EAG Economic Analysis Group CaseTrack
Spreadsheet software
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bachelor's degree or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$38,560
per year, on average
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