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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Certificate
Addiction impacts individuals across all demographics. According to the National Institutes of Health, roughly 10% of U.S. adults will struggle with substance use disorder at some point in their lives. That's why community support and professional intervention are essential for a healthier Philadelphia. This program takes a multidisciplinary approach to addiction recovery, integrating access to public benefits like health care and food subsidies with traditional forms of mental health counseling like talk therapy.
In this program, you will learn to assess the needs of patients at various stages of addiction recovery, applying theory learned in the classroom and knowledge gained through hands-on experience. Students will participate in an internship during their time in this program, and will be prepared to apply for the Pennsylvania Certified Board’s (PCB) Associate Addiction Counselor certification upon graduation.
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In this program, you will learn to assess the needs of patients at various stages of addiction recovery, applying theory learned in the classroom and knowledge gained through hands-on experience. Students will participate in an internship during their time in this program, and will be prepared to apply for the Pennsylvania Certified Board’s (PCB) Associate Addiction Counselor certification upon graduation.
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- General Contact Call (215) 751-8010
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Launch Your Career in Addiction Recovery
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers - est. salary $75,480
- Mental Health Counselors - est. salary $59,771
- Social and Human Service Assistants $47,399
**EMSI Data, 2026; The Greater Philadelphia Area; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Career Outlook
$59,771
Median Salary of a Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
59,566
Number of Jobs in the Region
20%
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making lasting changes.
Starting Pay: $39,366
Typical Tasks
- Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
- Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
- Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
- Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
- Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
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