North Shore Community College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$5,352
In-State Tuition
9 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Danvers, MA
Location
About This Program
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling program at North Shore Community College
Types of Substance Abuse Counselors
Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Counselor
Intake Counselor
Case Manager (Substance Use)
Group Counselor
Recovery Coach
Clinical Supervisor (with experience/licensure)
What You'll Learn:
- Individual and group counseling skills
- Psychology of addiction
- Sociology
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse identification methodologies
- Substance abuse treatment modalities
- Substance abuse prevention and treatment resources
- Pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances
- Treatment evaluation
- Patient observation and education
- Group dynamics
- Professional standards and ethics
- Applicable law and regulations
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,352/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$10,920/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
73%
Receive Any Aid
10%
Receive Federal Aid
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
$4,536
Avg Loan Amount
14%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$32,925
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
79%
Employment Rate
6
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1501 (Substance Abuse Counselor)
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