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
  • Drug and Alcohol Therapist
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Psychiatric Social Worker

  • Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

  • Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.
  • 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.
  • Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
  • Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • 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.