NEC
810C
Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs assessment and intake interviews, developing treatment plans, maintaining statistical data on patient's progress, preparing summary reports, conducting individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, aftercare planning, referral, conducting prevention, outreach, and other educational services related to alcohol and drug abuse, and providing counseling in other areas as prescribed by program sponsors. Counselors are charged with maintaining the highest code of standards as required by the Counselor Code of Ethics and maintaining a current knowledge of alcohol abuse, alcoholism and addiction. Provides routine direction and supervision, as directed, to Drug and Alcohol Counselor Interns.
Core Skills
- substance use assessment
- treatment plan development
- individual counseling
- group counseling
- crisis intervention
- aftercare planning
- clinical case documentation
- prevention education
- intern supervision
Common Certifications
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS)
- Certified Supervisor of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CSADC)
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)
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
- Certified Supervisor of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CSADC)
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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