If you are considering a career move into the world of substance abuse counseling, understanding the day-to-day tasks an addiction specialist must handle is an important step in this process. Let’s take a brief look into what you can expect to do each day as a certified addictions professional. Where Do Addiction Specialists Work? Addiction specialists work in various settings, … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse Counselor Certification: How To Get Started
If you’ve ever dreamed of a rewarding career where you truly help others, working as a drug and alcohol counselor can be a great option to consider. At Sober College of Addiction Studies, we can help you fulfill the educational requirements that are part of substance abuse counselor certification. Here’s a quick look at the job itself and the requirements you will need to fulfill in order to … [Read more...]
Licensed Addiction Counselor Certification: Get Started Now
Interested in a career where you help others heal from the ravages of addiction? Working as a licensed addiction counselor can be a fulfilling career option, and, at Sober College, we can help you get started on your path toward certification and a new career. Here’s a quick look at the world of addiction counseling and how to get certified. Addiction Counselor Jobs: Some Fast … [Read more...]
ADC Certification: Become An Alcohol & Drug Counselor
If you want to become an Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC), the process of ADC certification can take some time. At Sober College of Addiction Studies, we can help you complete your educational requirements. Unlike many other addiction studies programs, our program is affordable and can be completed in just six months. Here’s a quick look at our program and the other steps you need to take in … [Read more...]
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Education: What To Expect
At Sober College School of Addiction Studies, we can provide you with NAADAC-approved, CCAPP-approved and IC&RC-approved certified alcohol and drug counselor education. What types of classes will you be taking? Let’s take a quick look at each of the classes you’ll take during the course of our program. SCSAS 101: Introduction and Overview of Drug & Alcohol Addiction With … [Read more...]
NAADAC Certification: What You Need To Know
If you’d love a career where you truly help others, working as an addiction specialist can be a good option to consider. At Sober College School of Addiction Studies, we can help you fulfill the educational requirements required for NAADAC certification. But, first, let’s take a quick look at the NAADAC and the types of certification available. What Is The NAADAC? The NAADAC is the … [Read more...]
Addiction Counselor Jobs: Tips For Navigating The Job Market
If you are just deciding to embark on a new career as an addiction counselor, you probably are more focused on completing your education than finding addiction counselor jobs. However, the job hunt will be here before you know it, so it’s important to be prepared for navigating the job market in order to find the best possible fit for you. 1.Identify the Right Opportunities Not all … [Read more...]
The Role Of Self-Care In Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance abuse counseling can be a rewarding career choice, helping others to heal from addiction. At Sober College, we can help you complete the educational units required to earn counselor certification and, because all of our instructors are current or former counselors, we also can provide you with a few tips to make dealing with on-the-job stress a bit easier. Addiction … [Read more...]
9 Facts About Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs
Substance abuse counselor jobs are plentiful, and if you’ve ever wanted a career where you can truly help others, this is a field to consider. At Sober College, we can help you complete your educational requirements for this career, but first, let’s take a quick look at some facts about substance abuse counseling in general. Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs Are In High Demand The … [Read more...]