The Pros and Cons of an Addictions Counselor Career
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As an addictions counselor, you'll evaluate addictions and develop treatment goals for clients. Addictions counselors often coordinate their efforts with mental health professionals or social workers to help clients overcome dependencies. You'll work in a wide variety of settings in your career as an addictions counselor, and you might work with large groups or with individual clients. Keep reading if you'd like to learn more about the pros and cons of a career as an addictions counselor.
| Pros of an Addictions Counselor Career |
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| Help people overcome crippling dependencies* |
| Some jobs only require a high school diploma* |
| Robust job outlook (31% job growth from 2012-2022)* |
| Flexibility of job location* |
| Cons of an Addictions Counselor Career |
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| Some jobs require as much as a master's degree* |
| Must maintain composure in stressful situations** |
| Must sometimes deal with agitated clients* |
| Some positions require long hours or on-call duty* |
| Frustration may arise from clients who don't respond to treatment** |
Sources: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, **O*NET OnLine.
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