Addictions counsellor

Also known as

Drug and alcohol counsellor, addictions practitioner, AOD practitioner, addictions clinician, addictions case worker, addiction recovery counsellor, substance use disorder counsellor

AUT programmes

• Counselling Major - Bachelor of Health Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in health clinics, hospitals, schools and prisons
• May do emotionally demanding work
• Need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Help people overcome addiction
• Develop and modify treatment plans
• Give drug screening tests
• Work with other professionals to plan care
• Help clients in emergencies
• Maintain records
• Write reports
• Study counselling and social work

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