How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
  • Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.

  • Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress.
  • Counsel family members of clients or patients.
  • Train staff members in social services skills.