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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors — Career Decision Dashboard
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
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Employment
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Typical education
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Job Zone 5
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.
- O*NET code
- 21-1011.00
- Job zone
- 5
- Experience required
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Typical tasks
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
- Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
- Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
- Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
- Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
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Most important skills
- Social Perceptiveness4.3
- Active Listening4.3
- Speaking4.1
- Writing4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Monitoring4.0
- Service Orientation3.9
- Coordination3.9
- Critical Thinking3.9
- Active Learning3.9
- Persuasion3.9
- Judgment and Decision Making3.8
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Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
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Missing
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.3 | 5.0 | Not selected | 5.0 |
| Active Listening | 4.3 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | 4.3 | Not selected | 4.3 |
| Speaking | 4.1 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Writing | 4.0 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Coordination | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Persuasion | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.3 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.4 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Instructing | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Negotiation | 3.4 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Time Management | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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