Addictions Counselor
Addictions counselors help people overcome alcohol, drug, gambling, and other dependencies.
73%
18%
9%
National data for counselors (SOC 21-1010).
$24,940
$35,380
$50,420
$11.99
$17.01
$24.24
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree
  • Complete extra hours of on-the-job training
  • Complete an internship

    • Hours

  • Generally have a set schedule each week.
  • Work 40 hours a week.
    • ADDICTIONS COUNSELORS will:
  • Work with people
  • Deal with drugs, alcohol, gambling, and other addictions
  • Develop treatment plans for clients
    • ADDICTIONS COUNSELORS frequently:
  • Sit or stand for long periods of time.
    • It is important that ADDICTIONS COUNSELORS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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