Occupation information for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
• Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.

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• Alcohol analyzers
• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet software

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