Category Archives: Jobs & Careers
In Which State Is It Best to Start an Addiction Counseling Career?
When you think of addiction counseling in the United States, your mind probably goes to Florida and California. This is for a good reason, as many of the largest and highest profile treatment centers exist in those two states. But, … Continue reading
Getting Your First Job After Treatment
Simply going to treatment is an amazing achievement, and one of which you should be very proud. Addiction, whether drugs or alcohol, is an insidious disease and many do not find the strength to realize they have a problem and … Continue reading
Turning Your State Addiction Counselor Certification Into a National One
Many of our students are concerned about reciprocity between two states, however many do not realize that they can parlay their state certification, in some cases, into a national certification that is recognized across the United States.
What You Need to Know About the IC&RC’s Domestic and International Reciprocity
The IC&RC or International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium is the definitive international and interstate credentialing and examination body for professionals in the treatment and recovery business. Ultimately, oversight bodies such as the IC&RC protect the public by adding a layer … Continue reading
Take Classes or Get Your Work Experience?
What to do if you don’t yet qualify for certification you want? Many prospective students ask us about certifications that they do not yet fully qualify for. All certifications required training and work experience to a varying degree. And while … Continue reading
A Day in The Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor
Substance abuse counseling has never been in greater demand than it is today. From medical and doctorate level professionals to certificate level counselors, we need licensed clinicians to make a dent in the addiction epidemic that has only gotten worse … Continue reading
The Many and Varied Types of Substance Abuse Counselors
When the typical patient or their family thinks about drug treatment, they don’t often understand how varied and diverse substance abuse counseling can be. Many levels of care within treatment, and even medical conditions that have to be managed through … Continue reading
Why to Become a Drug Abuse Counselor (Especially If You’re in Recovery)
Here at The Academy for Addiction Professionals, one of the most common questions we receive is from addicted individuals, now well into their recovery, asking how they can give back to the community that helped them so much. It stands … Continue reading
Hiring Recovering Addicts in the Behavior Health Industry
One of the most unique parts of the behavioral health Industry is the fact that those recovering from substance abuse problems have excellent job prospects within the industry. In fact, the experience of having been addicted to, and then recovering … Continue reading
Addiction Professionals: Finding the Right Employer In The Field
Once a candidate has completed their education and received their addiction certification, the hunt for a job is on. Many of our students are surprised to see how strong the demand is for their qualifications, as demand for certified professionals … Continue reading
