Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
810B
Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties in a supervised internship program. Under these conditions, conducts assessments, intake interviews, group and individual counseling, referral activities, program management, and outreach activities. Participates in professional development and educational events leading to certification as a Drug and Alcoholism Counselor.
Core Skills
- substance use screening
- intake interviewing
- supervised counseling
- treatment referrals
- group facilitation
- client progress documentation
- relapse prevention education
- community outreach
- professional ethics
Common Certifications
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Substance Abuse Counselor Education Program
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Career Growth
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.