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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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