Addictions Counselor

As an important member of the rehabilitation treatment program team, you work with psychologists, social workers, doctors, and registered nurses to help people who are dependent on alcohol or drugs or who suffer from other addictions such as eating disorders or gambling. You may also deal with related issues such as disability or employment needs, school problems, and trauma. As a counselor, you help people identify and change behaviors and recognize and resolve problems related to their addiction.Your opportunities in this career include counseling, rehabilitation, and support services. Some Addictions Counselors specialize and work only with one type of addition, such as alcoholism. Other Addictions Counselors do crisis counseling, daily, weekly, drop-in counseling, or conduct community outreach programs aimed at prevention and education. Work can be done with individuals or groups along with families who are affected by their loved ones' addictions.Your studies at Baker will help you gain all the knowledge and skills you need to transform your desire to help people into a satisfying career. Our class sizes are small, so you'll have a lot of one-on-one time with instructors. With the specialized field-based training that is part of our curriculum, you'll be well-prepared to begin a challenging and fulfilling career as soon as you graduate.

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Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
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