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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

48%

Private not for profit

30%

State and local government

17%

Self-employed

5%

Federal Government

1%

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    41%

  • High school

    23%

  • Associate's degree

    23%

  • Post-master's certificate

    8%

  • Bachelor's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.