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.
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
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POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
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Full Time Schedule
SEMESTER 1
English Composition I
Intro to Psychology
Substance Abuse Education
Human Service Methods
Community ResourcesSEMESTER 2
Interviewing & Counseling
Field Work Practicum I & Seminar I
Addiction Counseling
Addiction Treatment Modalities -
Part Time Schedule
SEMESTER 1
English Composition I
Substance Abuse EducationSEMESTER 2
Intro to Psychology
Human Service MethodsSEMESTER 3
Community Resources
Interviewing & CounselingSEMESTER 4
Field Work Practicum I & Seminar I
Addiction Treatment ModalitiesSEMESTER 5
Addiction Counseling
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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. |