Counselor, Chemical Dependency

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Chemical dependency counselors assist individuals or groups in developing an understanding of chemical dependency problems. They define goals and plan actions reflecting the individual’s or group’s interests, abilities and needs as affected by claimed or indicated chemical dependency problems. They plan treatments which may include identifying and ranking problems needing resolution, establishing goals and deciding on a treatment process and the resources to be utilized. They assist clients in achieving objectives leading to recovery through exploration of dependency problems and their ramifications, examination of attitudes and feelings, consideration of alternative solutions and decision-making. They also perform screening, orientation, assessment, crisis intervention, client education, case management, referrals, report and record keeping, and consultation.