Understanding Substance Use Disorders | HealtheKnowledge

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingReading ComprehensionMonitoringPersuasion

Knowledge

Therapy and CounselingPsychologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, se
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

BreathalyzersDesktop computersNotebook computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDA

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-1011.00	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	title_inference	$57,480 median$96,620 top	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

Client intake records and session documentation — complete accurately under clinical supervision using electronic medical record software in a community behavioral health setting.
Individual counseling sessions — conduct introductory interactions under direct supervision to begin building therapeutic rapport with clients presenting substance use disorders.
Urine sample collection procedures — follow established protocols under supervisor guidance to assess clients' degree of drug dependency in a certified treatment facility.
Chemical dependency orientation sessions — co-facilitate structured group presentations under licensed clinician oversight to introduce new clients to program expectations.
Treatment plan templates — review and populate standardized fields under supervision using client histories gathered during intake assessment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Client progress indicators — monitor and document observable behavioral changes against baseline goals as directed by senior counselors during weekly case reviews.
Community referral resources — identify and compile relevant post-treatment agency contacts under guidance to support discharge planning for assigned clients.
Active listening techniques — apply foundational reflective listening skills under supervision during individual sessions to demonstrate empathy and build initial therapeutic alliance.
Electronic health record and scheduling software — navigate and maintain appointment calendars and session notes under direction to support administrative continuity of care.
Regulatory and ethical standards — recognize and follow applicable state licensure requirements and HIPAA guidelines under direct oversight during all client service activities.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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