Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate
Unlock a rewarding career in behavioral health with our Addiction and Recovery Studies academic certificate program. Gain comprehensive insights into substance abuse, equipping you with the skills needed to make a difference in the human services field.
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Academic Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 33
About This Certificate
You will learn how to demonstrate a basic set of helping skills (warmth, empathy, reflective listening) needed for entry employment in the addictions field, work as a culturally sensitive ethical practitioner, demonstrate a stronger sense of self resulting from personal growth experiences, and use critical thinking and writing skills needed for working with clients. Individuals working in the addictions field require diverse backgrounds, training and experience. Students come to the program degreed, non-degreed and from various academic disciplines, bringing with them varied levels of understanding and expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental health and substance abuse.
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Launch Your Career with an Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate
- Mental Health Counselors - est. salary $66,221*
- Social and Human Service Assistants – est. salary $38,801
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors – est. salary $54,737
Career Outlook
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention
Starting Pay: $28,763
Typical Tasks
- Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
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