How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Assessment Specialist
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
  • Prevention Specialist
  • Student Assistance Counselor

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Advocate for individual or community needs.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.