How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Case Manager
  • Clinical Manager
  • Student Assistance Counselor

  • Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.

  • Administer drug screening tests.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.