Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Human Services · Counseling & Mental Health Services
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Browse all programsSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Active Listening4.4
- Speaking4.3
- Social Perceptiveness5.0
- Critical Thinking4.1
- Reading Comprehension4.3
- Writing4.0
- Monitoring4.0
- Service Orientation4.0
What the work is
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.
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
- Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
- Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
- Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less24%
- Associate degree24%
- Bachelor's degree3%
- Master's degree50%
Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.
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