How do they match: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

  • Behavior Technician
  • Behavioral Technician
  • Chemical Dependency Technician
  • Drug Abuse Technician
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Student Assistance Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Technician

  • Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.