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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors - 21-1011.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor)
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor)
  • Addictions Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Clinical Counselor
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS)
  • Chemical Dependency Professional
  • Assessment Specialist
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADAC)

SOC Occupation Groups

21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1000 Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
21-1010 Counselors
21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

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Tasks

  • Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
  • Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
  • Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
  • Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
  • Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.
  • Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • 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.
  • Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
  • Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.
  • 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.
  • Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
  • Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
  • Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • advise clients in emergency situations
  • analyze psychological testing data
  • assess therapy needs of patients
  • assist clients in understanding personal or interactive problems
  • coordinate social service activities with resource providers
  • counsel individuals with personal problems
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop treatment plans
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • empathize with others during counseling or related services
  • evaluate client progress against measurable recorded goals
  • evaluate patient response to therapy
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow patient observation procedures
  • manage detailed case records in a social work setting
  • monitor client progress
  • obtain information from individuals
  • plan therapy treatment program
  • recognize physical or emotional abuse
  • record client's personal data
  • refer clients to community services or resources
  • relate to clients' socioeconomic conditions
  • use agency mission as a guideline in social services delivery
  • use behavior modification techniques
  • use conflict resolution techniques
  • use counseling techniques
  • use grief counseling techniques
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use intervention techniques
  • use interviewing procedures

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Substance Abuse Counselor