Term Papers: Discussion—Licensure, Certification Requirements, and Career Enhancement
Discussion—Licensure, Certification Requirements, and Career Enhancement
Over the course of the past few modules you have learned about the theories of substance abuse counseling. This includes the ethical principles of counseling, ways to apply these principles, and the development of treatment plans, as well as many other areas applicable to substance abuse counseling. You discussed and answered questions about how to deal with specific situations in counseling, how to work with clients, and how to develop a theoretical framework.
By now you will have come to the conclusion that your education as a substance abuse counselor does not stop here. There are many career enhancement resources available to substance abuse counselors. To prepare for this final discussion question, explore the following resources for both career enhancement and licensure or certification requirements:
- Addiction Technology Transfer Center National Office (ATTC). (2011). Certification information. Retrieved from http://www.attcnetwork.org/certifications/search.aspx
- National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.naadac.org/
