- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Written Comprehension. Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors are typically characterized as being Social and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Therapy and Counseling, Psychology, and Education and Training and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Assisting and Caring for Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Thinking Creatively
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Scheduling Work and Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interacting With Computers
Performing General Physical Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Handling and Moving Objects
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Originality
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Trunk Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Response Orientation
Stamina
Explosive Strength
Static Strength
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Depth Perception
Interests
Social
Artistic
Investigative
Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic
Knowledge
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Education and Training
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
Sociology and Anthropology
Law and Government
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
Philosophy and Theology
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Transportation
Geography
Telecommunications
History and Archeology
Production and Processing
Sales and Marketing
Foreign Language
Economics and Accounting
Fine Arts
Engineering and Technology
Wages
New Jersey
$53,660
Hawaii
$49,770
Wisconsin
$43,720
Minnesota
$43,700
Alaska
$43,250
New York
$42,980
Connecticut
$42,700
Arizona
$42,370
North Dakota
$42,310
New Mexico
$42,220
District of Columbia
$41,470
Wyoming
$41,400
Michigan
$41,220
Oregon
$41,150
North Carolina
$41,060
Maine
$41,020
Nevada
$40,910
Florida
$40,880
Virginia
$40,170
Massachusetts
$40,030
Idaho
$39,390
Oklahoma
$39,020
Maryland
$38,940
Ohio
$38,390
Illinois
$38,060
Vermont
$37,940
Rhode Island
$37,890
Iowa
$37,680
Arkansas
$37,330
Utah
$37,270
Washington
$37,230
Nebraska
$37,020
Alabama
$36,460
Pennsylvania
$35,980
South Carolina
$35,910
Louisiana
$35,400
Georgia
$35,330
Kentucky
$35,070
South Dakota
$34,790
Texas
$34,650
Colorado
$34,610
Indiana
$34,540
Missouri
$34,230
Delaware
$34,160
Kansas
$33,490
California
$32,360
New Hampshire
$31,610
Tennessee
$30,070
Mississippi
$27,890
Montana
$26,820
Puerto Rico
$20,860
West Virginia
$19,240
Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Service Orientation
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Persuasion
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Coordination
Active Learning
Instructing
Negotiation
Complex Problem Solving
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Science
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Working Conditions
Support
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Concern for Others
Dependability
Integrity
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Independence
Initiative
Innovation
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Letters and Memos
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Deal With External Customers
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Physical Proximity
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Level of Competition
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Standing
Degree of Automation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Walking and Running
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
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.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
- Importance Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
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.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
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 and other post-treatment agencies.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
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.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
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.
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 and other post-treatment agencies.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
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.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Intervene as 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.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
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.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
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.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Intervene as 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.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise student interns and new staff members.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
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.
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession