How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • Clinical Manager
  • Drug and Alcohol Therapist
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  • Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
  • Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
  • Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
  • Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
  • Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
  • Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.
  • Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
  • 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.