2351 - Addictions Counseling-Cert
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Program Description
This certificate program is designed for students who are pursuing or already hold a college degree in human services, social work, or a related field and are seeking credentials in the field of alcohol, substance abuse, and other addiction treatment. Graduates of the program will fulfill New York State’s educational requirements for a CASAC-TR license. Students in the program will learn about the nature and history of addiction and chemical dependency and learn skills needed for intake assessment, treatment planning, case management, individual and group counseling. Students participate in a fieldwork experience which provides 135 hours of practical, supervised field experience in an addiction's agency. Program is available online.
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Addictions Counseling (Certificate) | Jamestown Community College (sunyjcc.edu)
Outcome
Learn about substance abuse, including the physical and pharmacological effects of substances, diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, diverse intervention and treatment approaches, health, wellness and communicable diseases, and the use of toxicology testing and screening devices
Outcome
Develop counseling skills pertaining to addictions, including individual, group and family approaches, while developing cultural competence and knowledge of special populations. Students will demonstrate understanding of theories of human development and their relationship to substance abuse, and the impact of substance use on families and community.
Outcome
Demonstrate skills in assessment, clinical evaluation, record keeping, treatment planning, case management, and patient, family and community education.
Outcome
Develop competence in maintaining professional and ethical responsibilities, including counselor-client relationships, ethical decision making and conduct, confidentiality and legal issues, and counselor wellness.