Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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.
56 alternate job titles:
Addiction Counselor
Addiction Recovery Specialist
Addiction Therapist
Addictions Counselor
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Alcoholic Counselor
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
Assessment Specialist
Behavior Technician (Behavior Tech)
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Clinician
Behavioral Specialist
Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Therapist
Case Manager
Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADAC)
Certified Alcohol Counselor
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC)
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (ADAC)
Certified Drug Counselor
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor)
Chemical Dependency Professional
Chemical Dependency Technician
Clinical Counselor
Clinician
Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor
Counselor
Direct Care Counselor
Drug Abuse Counselor
Drug Abuse Technician
Drug and Alcohol Therapist
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS)
Drug Counselor
Drug or Alcohol Abuse Human Relations Counselor
Group Counselor
Group Home Counselor
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Licensed Clinician
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Outpatient Counselor
Prevention Specialist
Quitline Counselor
Residential Substance Abuse Counselor
Residential Therapist
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC)
Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor)
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Substance Abuse Technician
Substance Abuse Therapist
Substance Use Counselor
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Treatment Coordinator
Treatment Counselor
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress. | General |
| Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients. | General |
| Refer clients to community or social service programs. | General |
| Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs. | General |
| Counsel family members of clients or patients. | General |
| Advocate for individual or community needs. | General |
| Train staff members in social services skills. | General |
| Plan programs to address community health issues. | General |
| Administer drug screening tests. | General |
| Maintain client records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional social services knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Develop treatment plans for patients or clients. | Development |
| Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs. | Development |
| Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Analysis |
| Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Analysis |
| Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs. | Analysis |
| Present social services program information to the public. | Communication |
| Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress. | Communication |
| Lead classes or community events. | Management |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| ACMS Casewatch Millenium | Medical software |
| Addison Health Systems WritePad EHR | Medical software |
| Allscripts Canopy | Medical software |
| Anasazi Software Assessment and Treatment Plan Systems | Medical software |
| Athena Software Penelope Case Management | Medical software |
| Cadence Solutions extendedReach | Medical software |
| Case management software | Medical software |
| CaseManagement.com E-Reports | Medical software |
| Client System | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IMA Technologies CaseTrakker | Medical software |
| Libera System7 | Medical software |
| Practice Technology Prevail | Project management software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| STI Computer Services ChartMaker | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Varian Medical Systems | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| danic Technology | Medical software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Economic Analysis Group EAG CaseTrack | Data base user interface and query software |
| Online informational database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst | Behavior Analyst Certification Board | Not Available |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Behavior Analyst Certification Board | Not Available |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral | Behavior Analyst Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certification in Cognitive Therapy | Academy of Cognitive Therapy | Not Available |
| Certification of Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Supervisor | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Criminal Justice Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Domestic Violence Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse | International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Eating Disorders Specialist | International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Forensic Addiction Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Forensic Interviewer | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Forensic Social Worker | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Group Psychotherapist | American Group Psycotherapy Association | Not Available |
| Certified Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Prevention Specialist | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Counselor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator | Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals | Not Available |
| Christian Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor | Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors | Not Available |
| Christian Substance Abuse Counselor I | Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors | Not Available |
| Christian Substance Abuse Counselor II | Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors | Not Available |
| Cilincal Certified Domestic Violence Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Clinical Certified Criminal Justice Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Clinical Supervisor Credential | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| EMDRIA Certified Therapist | EMDR International Association | Not Available |
| Forensic Addictions Counselor | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| International Certified Gambling Counselor-I | International Gambling Counselor Certification Board | Not Available |
| International Certified Gambling Counselor-II | International Gambling Counselor Certification Board | Not Available |
| International Gaming Disorder Certification | International Gambling Counselor Certification Board | Not Available |
| Master Addiction Counselor | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| Master Addictions Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Master Counselor in Addictions | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| Masters Drug Alcohol Addiction Counselor | Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors | Not Available |
| Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| National Certified Gambling Counselor | International Gambling Counselor Certification Board | Not Available |
| National Certified School Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| National Clinical Supervision Endorsement | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| Nicotine Dependence Specialist | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| Peer Recovery | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Registered Addiction Specialist | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
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