Addiction and Substance-Use Related Disorders | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingReading ComprehensionMonitoringPersuasion

Knowledge

Therapy and CounselingPsychologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, se
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

BreathalyzersDesktop computersNotebook computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDA

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-1011.00	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	title_inference	$57,480 median$96,620 top	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Comprehensive client case records — oversee accurate, autonomous documentation of complex multi-episode treatment histories using integrated health information systems across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Individualized and group therapeutic modalities — deliver a full spectrum of counseling interventions autonomously, including motivational interviewing and CBT, for clients with severe or chronic substance use disorders.
Biopsychosocial assessment protocols — conduct independent, holistic evaluations integrating urinalysis, psychiatric history, and social determinants to formulate differential diagnoses in high-acuity treatment environments.
Longitudinal treatment outcome tracking — design and implement systematic follow-up frameworks to analyze post-discharge recovery trajectories and apply findings to continuous program improvement.
Non-routine client crises and ethical dilemmas — resolve complex clinical and ethical challenges autonomously, applying professional judgment grounded in established codes of ethics and risk-management principles.
Multidisciplinary care coordination — lead cross-agency collaboration with courts, probation, community services, and healthcare providers to construct seamless continua of care for justice-involved clients.
Individualized treatment plan refinement — revise and update evidence-based plans autonomously based on evolving client needs, emerging research, and measurable goal attainment across full case scope.
Inductive and deductive clinical reasoning — synthesize qualitative and quantitative client data to identify systemic behavioral patterns and translate insights into actionable therapeutic strategies.
Systems analysis of care delivery — evaluate program-level service gaps and client flow inefficiencies using analytical software and apply findings to enhance clinical operations within the organization.
Advanced psychopharmacology and co-occurring disorder knowledge — integrate understanding of medication-assisted treatment protocols into counseling practice to address complex substance use and mental health comorbidities.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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