Absolutely! Some make excellent counselors, because they have insight into problems associated with legal issues and prison.
This writer can think of five or six that he knows personally, and any number of whom he is aware.
Yes! Of course different states have different requirements for certification. Nevada, for example, requires a BA, 3 years since last probation ended and 3 years clean & sober. California's requirements for certification don't require a BA (for an entry level counselor) and is more relaxed about probation requirements. It also depends on what type of counselor you want to become and in what setting, (in house rehab, mental health office, etc) Contact your local mental health group and find out who the board is that regulates the different positions' requirements. There will be a board that specifically oversees the drug and alcohol certifications and licenses.
Yes, each state has a Board or a Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Counselors that provides exams and certifications (licenses) for alcohol and drug counselors to practice. There are usually pre-requisites and requirements prior to taking the exams. Education, internship hours, etc. There is also a National Board and an International Board for counselors who will practice in several states or in other countries (ie. a military counselor).
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You will need an HH 836 Certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling and a state license.
You need cetified by the state first so call the capitol and ask for the info.
What degrees would you need to be a drug counselor and work at a rehab?
You would need to visit the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to practice in the state.
In Oklahoma, you can be a Licensed or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. As a CADC, you will need a Bachelor's Degree, and for a LADC you will need a Master's. There are also practicum and employment requirements that must be fulfilled as well. Check with the OK State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors: http://www.okdrugcounselors.org
You need educational certification considerably beyond high school to be a licensed counselor.
You do not need a license to serve alcohol unless you own a business. If you are trying to serve alcohol in your own resturant/club you then need your own license to do so.
Yes, you need a state license no matter what field of counseling you're going into.
To become a drug counselor, you need to earn a counseling degree. This would require at minimum a Bachelors in college.
I have never known a waitress to need a license for alcohol, it is the business that carries the alcohol license.
Yes.
Liquor stores. But you have to be a certain age to buy alcohol/drink alcohol. You need ID, a license, and money.