Become certified in addictions counseling
At Jamestown 社区 College, you can make a difference in the lives of individuals suffering from addiction and substance abuse with a certificate in Addictions 咨询 and CASAC-TR credentialing.
This certificate is for students studying 健康care, 心理学, 人类服务, or a related field, and want additional credentialing in addictions services. 在JCC, you will develop knowledge of the nature and history of addiction and chemical dependency, and learn skills needed for intake assessment, 治疗, 病例管理, 和咨询.
The certificate satisfies New York’s 350-hour educational requirement for the CASAC-TR status required through the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
JCC's Addictions 咨询 certificate has been named to the Top 25 Best Online 证书 in Addiction 咨询 list for 2021.
2022 median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental 健康 counselors: $49,710/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
Addictions counseling skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Learn about substance abuse, including the physical and pharmacological effects of substances, diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, diverse intervention and 治疗 approaches, 健康, wellness and communicable diseases, and the use of toxicology testing and screening devices.
- Develop counseling skills pertaining to addictions, including individual, group and 家庭 approaches, while developing cultural competence and knowledge of special populations.
- Demonstrate understanding of theories of human development and their relationship to substance abuse, and the impact of substance use on families and community.
- Demonstrate skills in assessment, clinical evaluation, 记录, 治疗 planning, 病例管理, 和病人, 家庭, and community education.
- Develop competence in maintaining professional and ethical responsibilities, including counselor-client relationships, ethical decision making and conduct, confidentiality and legal issues, and counselor wellness.