If you are seeking a new career as a substance abuse counselor, you will need to complete several different types of training. At Sober College School of Addiction Studies, we can help with some of that training, as well as giving you a general idea of what to expect during the substance abuse training process. Step One: Become A RADT If you live in California, many people dive … [Read more...]
Addiction Intervention Specialists: Facts About This Career
It often has been said that the addict decides when they wish to quit using drugs or alcohol. While this can be true, a carefully planned intervention can help encourage an addicted person to seek treatment. An intervention specialist is a person that plans, coordinates and leads this process. Television programs and movies often show an intervention as simply a bunch of friends or … [Read more...]
Licensed Addiction Counselor Requirements & Certification
If you want a job where you truly help others, becoming a licensed addiction counselor might be a great option to consider. At Sober College, we can set you on the path to becoming an addiction counselor, but first, let’s take a quick look at the requirements and the training needed to become a counselor. Licensed Addiction Counselors Are In Demand According to the United States … [Read more...]
Addiction Counseling: Understanding The 12 Core Functions
If you decide to earn your addiction counseling certificate, one of the first things you will hear about during your educational experience are the “12 Core Functions” of addiction counseling. Counselors need to be proficient in each of these 12 functions, or tasks, in order to be successful in their careers. These core functions are simply the types of tasks that are required day-to-day in the … [Read more...]
Addiction Counselor Training: What Are Your Options?
The global pandemic has sent unemployment rates soaring, and many Americans have had to pivot from their current industries and look for employment in a new industry. Becoming an addiction counselor can be an excellent option to consider. Not only is this job in high demand, but it also offers solid benefits and, best of all, it can be a highly rewarding career to help others fight their … [Read more...]
7 Facts About Becoming A Certified Addiction Counselor
The demand for addiction counselors continues to rise year after year, and if you’ve ever thought about becoming a certified addiction counselor, we can help you get started and provide you with some helpful facts about this rewarding profession. 1. Certified Addiction Counselors Have Many Names While many states use the term Certified Addiction Counselor or CAC, there are also other common … [Read more...]
Addiction Counselor Salaries & Benefits: An Overview
While your main goal in becoming an addiction counselor is to help others heal, there’s no getting over the fact that an addiction counselor salary is going to be a consideration. After all, there are bills to pay for everyone. Here’s a quick look at different types of addiction counselors and what they might expect to earn each year in general. Registered Alcohol & Drug … [Read more...]
Certified Recovery Specialists: An Essential Profession
If you are searching for a career that truly can make a positive impact on others, the work of certified recovery specialist might be a good fit. Helping others move from addiction into recovery is challenging, but rewarding. In California and many other states, you can earn a credential to become a certified recovery specialist. This credential is the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist … [Read more...]
Addiction Specialist Careers: 7 Facts You Should Know
If you would like to become an addiction specialist, there are many career choices available. Before you select an option, it’s a good idea to learn a little bit about what to expect working in this industry, including the following facts. 1. Addiction Is Complicated One of the topics covered in our curriculum concerns the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body. We discuss what … [Read more...]