How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
  • 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.
  • Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.
  • 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.