Substance Use Counseling
Substance Use Counseling
Building Community Connections
College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Lincoln
Degree Type: Undergraduate
The Substance Use Counseling major is designed to provide students with an understanding of human behavior and to prepare students to provide treatment and services to individuals with a substance use diagnosis. Through the course work and clinical experience, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide direct care to individuals who need substance use disorder treatment in an agency setting.
Course work includes all of the courses required for licensure by the state of Nebraska as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). Students complete a six-credit, 300 clock-hour internship experience which emphasizes the implementation and refinement of individual and group counseling skills through direct service work with clients as well as other core professional activities.
As educational requirements vary by state, students interested in these programs should consult the General Licensure and Certification Disclosure page prior to enrollment. Please be aware that states often have state-specific additional licensure and/ or certification requirements. Students considering relocating should contact their program representative in order to determine if the program meets the new state requirements.
Career Paths
Substance Use Counselor
2019 Median Pay: $46,240 per year
Job Outlook: +22% from 2018-28
Substance use counselors provide treatment and advise people who suffer from alcoholism, drug addiction, or other mental or behavioral problems.
Individuals with a degree in substance use counseling are employed in the following settings:
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
- Department of Corrections
- Regional Centers and Hospitals
- Residential Substance Abuse Facilities
- Non-Profit Agencies
In the Lincoln area, potential employers include:
- Lutheran Family Services
- St. Monica's
- The Bridge Behavioural Health Center
- Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
- Nebraska Department of Corrections
- Lincoln Regional Center
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