Compare Healthcare Social Workers & Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Healthcare Social Workers Not Available
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $58,500

Similar skills & knowledge

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Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Healthcare Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Licensing

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Licensing for Healthcare Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Healthcare Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers

32 related certifications

Certification for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

58 related certifications

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