How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Social Worker
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Psychiatric Social Worker

  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
  • Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.
  • Present social services program information to the public.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.
  • Train staff members in social services skills.