In order to become credentialed as a substance abuse counselor, you will need to be supervised for a number of hours. This is an area where the requirements can vary significantly from state to state. You will have your supervisor on the job, which means that you will have to […]
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With any profession it is critical to make yourself more appealing to potential employers. Even if you are satisfied with your current job, having other employers pursue you, gives you leverage, helps boost your self-esteem and can give you more credibility in your field. So, in the field of substance […]
How do most substance abuse counselors get started in this field? I have noticed three common scenarios, but I’m sure there may be others. Scenario #1: They battled addiction themselves and, through recovery, found that they want to use their life experiences to help others. Scenario #2: They have someone […]
Having worked as a substance abuse counselor for over 16 years, I have worked for, worked with, and supervised a lot of counselors. I have seen some excellent counselors who found their jobs challenging and rewarding. I have also seen counselors who got discouraged, burned out, and regretted ever getting […]