About this role
Drug and Alcohol Counsellors provide support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develop strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provide community education. They may work in call centres.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor include:
- assesses client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
- conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
- assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour
- presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change
- consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
- may work in a call centre.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
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Certificate IV in Youth Work
CHC40421
Develop the skills to support, mentor and empower young people through practical, community-based training.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43315
Learn to support people with mental health needs. Support individuals in recovery, advocacy and communication.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available