JobSOC 21-1011

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

2 programs

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling51.1501
Clinical/Medical Social Work51.1503

02.

Draws on

Therapy and Counseling4.7 of 5
Psychology4.7 of 5
English Language4.3 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.0 of 5
Sociology and Anthropology3.8 of 5
Education and Training3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.