How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Behavior Technician
  • Behavioral Technician
  • Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • Chemical Dependency Professional
  • Chemical Dependency Technician
  • Drug and Alcohol Therapist
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
  • Drug Abuse Technician
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Technician

  • 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.
  • Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
  • 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.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • 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.