Also called: Addiction Counselor, LADC, CADC
Counsels people with drug and alcohol addiction, in groups and one-on-one.
Leads a morning group where clients talk about cravings and triggers, meets one-on-one with a man three weeks sober, and helps build a plan for life after treatment.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Ranges from a state certificate plus supervised hours (CADC) to a master's for independent licensure.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, Graduate school, 2-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Counseling, Addiction Studies, Psychology.
Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can track cravings and send reminders; group and one-on-one counseling with people fighting addiction stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1018.
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