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
ENG 101 English Composition I
PSY-107 Intro to Psychology
CRJ-108 Substance Abuse Education
HSV-111 Human Service Methods
HSV-135 Community ResourcesSEMESTER 2
PSY-208 Interviewing & Counseling
HSV-151 and HSV-161 Field Work Practicum I & Seminar I
HSV-210 Addiction Counseling
HSV-225 Addiction Treatment Modalities -
Part Time Schedule
SEMESTER 1
ENG-101 English Composition I
CRJ-108 Substance Abuse EducationSEMESTER 2
PSY-107 Intro to Psychology
HSV-111 Human Service MethodsSEMESTER 3
HSV-135 Community Resources
PSY-208 Interviewing & CounselingSEMESTER 4
HSV-210 Addiction Counseling
HSV-225 Addiction Treatment ModalitiesSEMESTER 5
HSV-151 and HSV-161 Field Work Practicum I and Seminar I
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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. |