Addiction Counseling Specialist
The Addiction Counseling Specialist series is designed for those interested in
a career as substance abuse counselors or those in other human service fields
seeking more knowledge about working with chemically-dependent persons. The
series consists of a general helping skills course along with five addiction
counseling-specific courses. The courses follow the domain topics as prescribed
by the Addiction Professional Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. and can
be used toward completion of the requirements for a CADC (Certified Alcohol
and Drug Counselor). For more information contact the department chairperson Dr. Barbara Warner at (609)343-5031
or e-mail warner@atlantic.edu.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| HSRV116-Social Agencies and Processes | 3 |
| HSRV141-Assessment Skills in Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| HSRV142-Counseling Skills in Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| HSRV143-Case Management with Addicted Populations | 3 |
| HSRV144-Client Education with Addicted Populations | 3 |
| HSRV145-Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED FOR SERIES: | 18 |
| (ZACT) EFFECTIVE FALL 2008 |