Pinellas Interns Intern - Atlas Intern Recruitment

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
SOC: 21-1011.00

Description:

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.

National Salary Information:

Hourly Statistics:

Annual Statistics:

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data.

Employment Projections:

Employment (2014):
94,900 employed

Projected (2024):
116,200 employed

Projected growth (2014-2024)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 2014-2024 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Alternate Titles:

Addiction Therapist

Addictions Counselor

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Alcoholic Counselor

Assessment Specialist

Behavior Therapist

Behavioral Analyst

Behavioral Specialist

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 Counselor

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor)

Chemical Dependency Professional

Clinical Counselor

Clinician

Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor

Counselor

Direct Care Counselor

Domestic Violence Advocate

Domestic Violence Counselor

Drug Abuse Counselor

Drug Abuse Technician

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS)

Drug or Alcohol Abuse Human Relations Counselor

Group Counselor

Group Home Counselor

Licensed Clinician

Licensed Social Worker

Prevention Specialist

Primary Substance Abuse Counselor

Primary Therapist

Psychotherapist

Quitline Counselor

Residential Substance Abuse Counselor

Student Assistance Counselor (SAC)

Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor)

Substance Abuse Technician

Treatment Coordinator

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Experience:

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Education:

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Job Training:

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Required Skills:

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Mathematics

Science

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Learning Strategies

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Coordination

Persuasion

Negotiation

Instructing

Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving

Operations Analysis

Technology Design

Programming

Operation Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Judgment and Decision Making

Systems Analysis

Systems Evaluation

Time Management

Management of Financial Resources

Management of Material Resources

Management of Personnel Resources

Knowledge Used:

Administration and Management

Clerical

Economics and Accounting

Sales and Marketing

Customer and Personal Service

Personnel and Human Resources

Production and Processing

Computers and Electronics

Engineering and Technology

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Psychology

Sociology and Anthropology

Geography

Medicine and Dentistry

Therapy and Counseling

Education and Training

English Language

Foreign Language

Fine Arts

History and Archeology

Philosophy and Theology

Public Safety and Security

Law and Government

Telecommunications

Communications and Media

Transportation

Tasks:

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.

Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.

Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.

Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.

Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.

Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.

Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.

Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.

Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.

Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.

Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.

Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.

Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.

Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.

Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.

Tools & Technology:

Breathalyzers

Desktop computers

Notebook computers

Personal computers

Personal digital assistants PDA

ACMS Casewatch Millenium

Addison Health Systems WritePad EMR Systems

Allscripts Canopy