Career Information

Our graduates are prepared to help people overcome challenges they are facing in variety of settings, including treatment centers, detoxification centers, halfway houses, health care facilities, social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, corrections facilities and education institutions.

Due to high demand, graduates are often hired immediately following their internship experience. You may see career titles such as:

• Addiction counselor
• Prevention specialist/educator
• Behavioral health aide
• Substance abuse counselor
• Recovery advocate
• Correctional or probation officer
• Therapist
• Program aide
• Research assistant
• Drug and alcohol counselor or treatment specialist