How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Social Worker
  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Drug and Alcohol Therapist
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Psychiatric Social Worker
  • Student Assistance Counselor

  • Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
  • 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.
  • Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
  • 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.
  • Train staff members in social services skills.