Every job comes with a set of responsibilities. Most of the time, how well you handle them dictates whether your employment is short or long and whether you ever see a raise. And it’s rare for your responsibilities to impact a paying customer directly in a very negative way. After all, a bad … [Read more...] about3 Ways Substance Abuse Counselors Safeguard Client Welfare
Training and Education
A Typical Day for a Substance Abuse Counselor
If you’re here to find out what a typical day for a substance abuse counselor is like, we’re sorry to disappoint. We know you Googled it and landed here, and the title is spot on, but there’s no such thing as a typical day for a substance abuse professional. You see, typical is a lot like normal, … [Read more...] aboutA Typical Day for a Substance Abuse Counselor
The Ethical Challenges Faced by Substance Abuse Counselors
The substance abuse counselor is a unique professional. Taking a front row seat to the impact of drug and alcohol abuse and dependency, they work closely with people in recovery. It’s a bumpy road fraught with emotions and sometimes the stuff of movies. Ethics and values weigh heavily on every move … [Read more...] aboutThe Ethical Challenges Faced by Substance Abuse Counselors
5 Ways Substance Abuse Counselors Make a Difference
The substance abuse counselor is a cornerstone of success for clients in recovery. They provided a foundation of support and understanding, but their role involves so much more than listening. Addiction counseling is never black and white. It evolves to fit each unique client, and substance abuse … [Read more...] about5 Ways Substance Abuse Counselors Make a Difference
