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Addiction Recovery Assistant Certificate Program

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Addiction Recovery Conference
OVERVIEW

The Addiction Recovery Assistant (ARA) certificate prepares Human Service or other helping professionals for entry-level work in the substance use field. Graduates of this program will be trained to offer the following entry-level supervised sub- stance use services: Individual and group counseling, assessment, case planning, client services support, documentation, and community service outreach and referrals for individuals and families.

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JOB GROWTH AND WAGES

Employment of substance abuse counselors is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than for all occupations.  The 2017 median pay for substance abuse counselors was $43,300.  

LOCAL EMPLOYERS
  • Brien Center
  • Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS)
  • Keenan House
  • Berkshire County ARC
  • Spectrum
  • Viability
  • Berkshire Children and Families
  • Construct
  • Louison House
  • Tapestry Health
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
  • Case Worker (entry-level)
  • Community Based Recovery Facilitator
  • Direct Care Staff
  • Program Assistant
  • Harm Reduction Counselor

 

  • Full Time Schedule
    SEMESTER 1
    English Composition I
    Intro to Psychology
    Substance Abuse Education
    Human Service Methods
    Community Resources

    SEMESTER 2
    Interviewing & Counseling
    Field Work Practicum I & Seminar I
    Addiction Counseling
    Addiction Treatment Modalities
  • Part Time Schedule
    SEMESTER 1
    English Composition I
    Substance Abuse Education
    		 SEMESTER 2
    Intro to Psychology
    Human Service Methods
    SEMESTER 3
    Community Resources
    Interviewing & Counseling

    		 SEMESTER 4
    Field Work Practicum I & Seminar I
    Addiction Treatment Modalities
    SEMESTER 5
    Addiction Counseling
    		  

 

Addiction Recovery
I really appreciate the opportunity I have been given. To become a substance abuse worker is a dream.  Students and staff are very respectful of others. Feeling comfortable with half my battle. Thanks BCC.