How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Counselor
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Addiction Counselor
  • Addictions Counselor
  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Alcoholic Counselor
  • CD Counselor
  • Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Certified Drug Counselor
  • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • Clinical Counselor
  • Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Domestic Violence Counselor
  • Drug Counselor
  • Drug Abuse Counselor
  • Drug or Alcohol Abuse Human Relations Counselor
  • Group Counselor
  • Group Home Counselor
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Outpatient Counselor
  • Quitline Counselor
  • Residential Substance Abuse Counselor
  • SA Counselor
  • Student Assistance Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Substance Use Disorder Counselor
  • Treatment Counselor

  • 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.
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
  • Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.
  • 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.
  • Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
  • Counsel family members of clients or patients.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Present social services program information to the public.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
  • Train staff members in social services skills.