Other Titles –

Addictions Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor), Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor)

What does a Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors do:

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.

Video Overview of Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselor Role


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Video overview is courtesy of U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. CareerOneStop, Retrieved January 1, 2019 from https://www.careeronestop.org/