mission statement

I will wake up each day and put on a smile.
I will keep an open-mind.
I may not be big and powerful, but I will make the world a better place by small and simple acts of kindness.
I will always try.
I will remember that there are little eyes out there that are looking for a role model - and I will be a good one.
I will always counteract the bad with twice as much goodness.
I will not turn away from a person in need.
I will be quick to right my wrongs.
I will manage my temper.
I will always remember to count my blessings.
I will strive to be kind to myself, to others, and to Earth.
When I fall, I will pick myself back up and keep climbing.
I will remember always that life is a gift, and there is simply no room to forget that.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Career Webquest Research

Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselor


NATURE OF WORK

  • Help people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling and eating disorders.
  • Counsel individuals and help them to identify behavioral issues and other problems related to their addictions.
  • Works on one-to-one and group settings.
  • Work includes: crisis counseling, daily or weekly counseling, or drop-in counseling support.
  • Develops personalized recovery programs that help establish healthy behavior and coping strategies.
  • Often works with family members who are also affected by the addictions.
  • May conduct programs and community outreach to aid in addiction prevention.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Private practice
  • Community Health Organizations
  • Day Treatment Programs
  • Hospitals
TRAINING
  • Varies by state and specialty
  • Most often a Master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor
  • 48-60 semester hours of graduate study, including supervised clinical experience
  • Often must participate in graduate studies, workshops and personal studies to maintain licensure.
  • Passing of state recognized exam
  • Annual continuing education credits
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong desire to help others
  • Ability to inspire respect, trust and confidence
  • Ability to work independently or in a team
  • Must follow a code of ethics associated with their certifications and licenses.
  • Must possess highly physical and emotional energy
POTENTIAL FOR ADVANCEMENT
  • May become supervisors or administrators in their agencies.
  • May move into research, consulting, or college teaching or go into private or group practice.
  • May choose to pursue a doctoral degree to improve their chances for advancement.
EMPLOYMENT

2008
United States: 86,100

Utah: 330

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

United States: 104,200 (2018)

Utah: 500 (2016)

TYPICAL EARNINGS

United States Average: $17.80 or $37,000
Utah Average: $20.39 or $42,400

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  • Recreational Therapist
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  • Social and Human Service Assistants
  • Residential Advisors
  • Social Workers
  • Teachers
  • Teachers-Special Education
Skills: Active listening, Social perceptiveness, service orientation, speaking, time management, critical thinking, persuasion, reading comprehension, instructing, writing.

Interests: Social, Artistic, Investigative

Work Style: Integrity, concern for others, dependability, stress tolerance, self control, cooperation, adaptability/flexibility, initiative, persistence, social orientation.

Values: Relationships, achievement, independence.

MBTI TYPE: Social Artistic Investigative
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