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Becoming a substance abuse counselor is a demanding and rewarding job. The requirements for this type of job vary by state. However, some of the basics are similar. You would first need to decide if you want to be a certified abuse counselor or a licensed abuse counselor. The amount of education and experience you will need will be different for each. Regardless of which type of counselor you want to be, you will need around 2000 hours of work experience in the mental help field. You also will need 160 hours of supervised work experience. You will also need around 155 hours of formal classroom hours by a government approved college in the alcohol and or drug classes required by your state.
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Where can I get substance abuse counselor training?
In order to become a substance abuse counselor, you must obtain a license and become certified by the National Certification Commission. Programs vary by state.
How do you become certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in Staten Island NY?
go to school
How to study to become counselor?
You need to define what type of counselor you are seeking to be. Each occupation-ie-mental health counseling-substance abuse counseling-grief counselor-has different state requiremnts.
A substance abuse counselor has a sociopath in one of her groups and I have caught him just staring at her and isolating her after group. Can she become a victim?
To a sociopath, everyone is fair game, if she is being singled out then she should be keeping her eyes open.
How do I get a substance abuse counselor certification?
In order to get substance abuse certification, you must first go to college and study sociology and psychology. You may want to ask a counselor on any other classes that he/she may recommend.
How much does a substance counselor get paid?
The United States Meadian for Substance Abuse Counselors is $35,580 (yearly)
Where can the services of a substance abuse counselor be found?
Services of a sbustance abuse counselor can be found on websites such as "Indeed", "Counseling", "Princeton Review", "Department of Human Services" or "LoneStar".
What jobs are available to someone with substance abuse counselor certification?
Available jobs would be guidance counselor, rehab facilitator, any sort of job that would help youth and adults with problems ranging from substance abuse to recuperation.
Can your substance abuse counselor tell your probation officer if you failed a drug test?
If i'm on probation and my doctor referred me to a substance abuse evaluation. Will they notify my probation officer?
can you be a substance abuse counselor if you have a felony?
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The disadvantages of being a substance abuse and behavioral disorder councelors?
Disadvantages of being a substance abuse counselor could be the fear of failing a patient, or getting to close to your patients and making their burdens yours.
What is Derek Jeter's occupation?
Derek Jeter's father, Dr. Sanderson Charles Jeter, is a substance abuse counselor.
