MidGrowing growth
Substance Abuse Counselor
Help people recover from addiction
$35,000 – $60,000/yrProvide counseling and support for individuals overcoming drug and alcohol dependency.
Highlights
Common tasks
Lead group and individual counseling, develop recovery plans, and connect clients to resources.
Potential downsides
Relapse cycles, emotionally exhausting work, and low pay relative to impact.
Skills
CommunicationResearchCritical thinkingTeachingProblem solving
Interests
HealthcarePsychologyScience
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalHands-on
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