Staff role
Mental Health / Substance Abuse Counselor
O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Addictions Counselor; CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor); Case Manager; Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor); Chemical Dependency Professional; Counselor; Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS); LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor); Residential Substance Abuse Counselor; SA Counselor (Substance Abuse Counselor); Behavior Analyst; Behavioral Health Counselor; Clinician; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Mental Health Counselor; Mental Health Specialist; Mental Health Therapist
O*NET publishes this group as these occupations:
- 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.
- Mental Health Counselors
- Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
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