There is no such thing as a perfect counselor. Even if you were a perfect addictions counselor, you would still have clients who relapse. You are going to make some mistakes along the way. The good news is that in most situations these mistakes are not catastrophic and they can […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 who were excellent counselors that found their jobs challenging and rewarding. I have also seen counselors who got discouraged, burned out and even […]