Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

4% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors' was $53,710, or $25 per hour

'Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors' were paid 11.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Comments

Jess G. (No chance) 1 year ago

You need deep meaningful connections to make a real impact and cause a real change in the attitudes and behaviors that brought them to seek treatment in the first place, I would know I have been to 8 treatment centers. There is a complete difference from a therapist that has walked down this path and one that has read it out of a book. You can't learn what it was like to live through active addiction you have either been through it or haven't and know the way out through your own experiences or you know what the book told you to say. You can't learn personal skills like that.

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C W (No chance) 5 years ago

There are complex interpersonal and emotive skills required to be an effective counselor.

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