How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Behavior Technician
  • Behavioral Technician
  • Chemical Dependency Technician
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Drug Abuse Technician
  • Substance Abuse Technician

  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • 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.
  • Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
  • Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • 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.

  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
  • Counsel family members of clients or patients.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.