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How do I get into the substance abuse counseling field?

I am graduating college with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in substance abuse. I have taken counseling classes in order to complete the substance abuse minor, but I don't know what a good first step is. Anyone in the field have any good advise?
From New Jersey looking to move to California to pursue this career.

Well, I have my BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) and I actually have an interview tomorrow for Substance Abuse Counselor. Generally, most private agencies are going to want you to have your master's or even licensure (LPC in your field I believe, LCSW in mine), but the ticket is going through the state. Department of Corrections is always looking for good substance abuse counselors. Here is your state's personnel site. If you visit the links provided below, it should kind of lead you in that direction.

State Personnel Website - http://www.state.nj.us/personnel/
Local or State listings - http://www.state.nj.us/personnel/jobs/ti...
Substance Abuse Counselor Description/Requirements -http://webapps.dop.state.nj.us/jobspec/6...

You will probably have to register in their state system under the jobs that you would like, and with Missouri, you are contacted by letter when job openings are available. Good luck and congratulations!

You might want to check with the state that you want to work in, I am in utah and the DOPL (department of professional licensing) website lists the requirements to become licensed in Ut, I have my psych BS but to become licensed in utah I need to take a few more classes to become licensed...also I need documented hours and to take a test. I found a school in Ut that has a year long certification on drug and alcohol counseling that meets utah requirements. good luck

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