Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors: 
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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $37,800.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 39 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,711 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 5.03 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 8,610 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 21.40 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Organization
Customer Service
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Leadership
Conflict Management
Written Communication
Intellectual Risk-taking
Multi-tasking
Creativity
Following Directions
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Organization
Customer Service
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Leadership
Conflict Management
Written Communication
Intellectual Risk-taking
Multi-tasking
Creativity
Following Directions
Teamwork
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Develop treatment plans
Develop patient therapy programs
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Treat psychological disorders and issues
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Conduct behavior modification
Administer drug screening tests
Develop patient therapy programs
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Treat psychological disorders and issues
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Conduct behavior modification
Administer drug screening tests
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Counsel family members of clients or patients
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients
Counsel individuals concerning diet
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients
Counsel individuals concerning diet
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate mental health conditions or disorders
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs
Determine social service program status
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs
Determine social service program status
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Resolve behavioral problems in school setting
Respond to parent or student concerns
Respond to employee concerns
Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments
Confer with professionals concerning treatment
Report physical or emotional abuse
Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs
Respond to parent or student concerns
Respond to employee concerns
Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments
Confer with professionals concerning treatment
Report physical or emotional abuse
Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor client progress
Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress
Control authorized entry and exit in restricted areas
Monitor performance of others
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Maintain confidentiality of data
Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress
Control authorized entry and exit in restricted areas
Monitor performance of others
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Maintain confidentiality of data
Training and Teaching Others
Teach behavior modification techniques
Train staff members in social services skills
Provide nutritional instruction to individuals or families
Plan social behavior learning activities
Train staff members in social services skills
Provide nutritional instruction to individuals or families
Plan social behavior learning activities
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Monitoring | ||||
| Patient Progress Monitoring | ||||
| Crisis Intervention | ||||
| Discharge Planning | ||||
| Social Services Industry Knowledge | ||||
| Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor | ||||
| Social Work License |
Related Licensing Requirements
Addiction Counselor (18-0000000078)
IC 25-23.6-10.5-1 Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor must meet the following requirements: (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has: (A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling or in a related area as determined by the board from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 3(1) of this chapter; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter; (B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 of this chapter; and (C) completed the experience requirements under section 7 of this chapter. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a: (A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1- 2(a)(1) through IC 35-50-1-2(a)(13); or (B) conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as an addiction counselor without endangering the public. (4) Pass an examination established by the board. (5) Pay the fee established by the board. As amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
Clinical Addition Counselor (18-0000000079)
IC 25-23.6-10.5-1 Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor must meet the following requirements: (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has: (A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling or in a related area as determined by the board from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 3(1) of this chapter; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter; (B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 of this chapter; and (C) completed the experience requirements under section 7 of this chapter. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a: (A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1- 2(a)(1) through IC 35-50-1-2(a)(13); or (B) conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently. (3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as an addiction counselor without endangering the public. (4) Pass an examination established by the board. (5) Pay the fee established by the board. As amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
