Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

Other names for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors: Addiction Counselor, Addiction Specialist, Addiction Therapist, Addictions Counselor, Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Coordinator, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Alcoholic Counselor, Assessment Specialist, Behavior Therapist, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Specialist, Case Manager, Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Alcohol Counselor, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, Certified Drug Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Chemical Dependancy Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor), Chemical Dependency Professional, Clinical Counselor, Clinical Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Clinician, Counselor, Direct Care Counselor, Domestic Violence Advocate, Domestic Violence Counselor, Drug Abuse Counselor, Drug Abuse Technician, Drug Aftercare Counselor, Drug Counselor, Drug or Alcohol Abuse Human Relations Counselor, Employee Assistance Program Counselor (EAP Counselor), Group Counselor, Group Home Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Outreach Worker, Prevention Specialist, Primary Substance Abuse Counselor, Psychiatric Social Worker, Quitline Counselor, Residential Substance Abuse Counselor, Social Worker, Student Assistance Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor), Substance Abuse Specialist, Therapist, Treatment Coordinator, Treatment Counselor, Youth Counselor,

• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
• Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
• Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
• Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
• Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
• Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.
• Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.
• Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

• Alcohol analysers
• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

Word processing software

Presentation software

Calendar and scheduling software

Spreadsheet software

Data base user interface and query software

Analytical or scientific software

Medical software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software