Description
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.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
- Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
- Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Processing Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Assisting and Caring for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Medical software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Speech Clarity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Therapy and Counseling
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Board Certified Assistant Behavior AnalystCertifying Organization
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Board Certified Behavior AnalystCertifying Organization
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support SpecialistCertifying Organization
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
Type
Core
Certificate name
National Clinical Supervision EndorsementCertifying Organization
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Cilincal Certified Domestic Violence CounselorCertifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $25,240 |
| Median (50%) | $40,655 |
| High (90%) | $131,418 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 449,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 534,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 19%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 19%
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