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Addictions Studies—Career
Opportunities
 Nature
of Work
The
primary goal of this program is to give you an opportunity to develop the
skills and knowledge necessary to pursue and become a certified addictions
counselor in Illinois through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) and related certification
entities.
An addictions counselor's
professional training and levels of clinical experience vary. Addictions
counselors with less training will not directly treat patients or clients, but
function as part of a team by providing assistance to licensed, professional
mental health practitioners.
Related
Job Titles
Alcoholism Counselor,
Addictions Counselor, Intake Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor
Employment
Outlook
Much
faster than average employment growth is expected for human services workers
who are needed as society focuses on ways to develop mental well-being, such
as controlling job and family related stress with the help of counselors. In
addition, there will be a need to provide services to those with substance abuse
problems. Salaries for addictions counselors depend on education level,
location and experience. The 2004 Almanac for Mental Health and Addiction
Professionals lists the average annual salary as $33,689.
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