Do you want to help people who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction? At TSTC, get the experience and education you need to advance in this career. If you currently have a degree in the human services field, you can finish even sooner. We offer a certification that requires just 24 credit hours to earn your Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern credentials.
Chemical dependency counselors help people who suffer from drug dependency break the cycle of addiction. They have the critical job of guiding people toward a path of recovery. You’ll receive support, guidance, and training from our experienced instructors on how to help people through challenging times.
Program Details
In this program, you will learn to work with individuals and their families to treat substance use disorders. You will train on a variety of therapeutic techniques with patients in individual and group settings. You get the hands-on skills needed to become a practicing Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern in these classes. You will learn from Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC) who have years of experience in the chemical dependency treatment field. Their experience will guide you and give you the training you need for a new career.
The Chemical Dependency Counseling program at TSTC facilitates the development of the skills necessary for success in the chemical dependency counseling services industry. The program focuses on clinical evaluations, treatment planning, referrals, service coordination, individual and group counseling, documentation, professional and ethical responsibilities, and client, family and community education. With this knowledge base, students will be prepared to work as counselor interns as they strive toward licensure requirements. Graduates of the program find work opportunities through the criminal justice system, substance abuse treatment centers, or hospitals.
TSTCYou is education that meets you where you are, giving you access to flexible learning through Performance-Based Education (PBE) that works with your busy schedule. Train to master valuable job skills that will lead you to the career and salary you deserve. Choose your path with multiple options for in-demand jobs in industries that offer great opportunities. Our focus is on your success — and getting you to work fast.
The sounds of a siren and rotating red lights are your call to action. The difference between life and death rests in your ability to assess and act under pressure during a crisis.
