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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Key Tools for Substance-Abuse Counselors

Career Center - by Carie Bishop

Among all the therapy professions, substance-abuse counselors comprise the fastest-rising group of workers in the field. According to the Department of Labor, the nation will add nearly 30,000 new drug and alcohol counselors, for a 34 percent increase in jobs during the 2006-2016 decade. Counselors are not only needed to work with individuals who suffer from substance abuse, but also to assist family members impacted by loss of a loved one to drugs or alcohol.

The…

Posted by Carie Bishop
September 17, 2008

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Career Designations for Social Workers

Career Center - by Carie Bishop

Social workers are concerned with the well-being of their communities, dedicated to compassionate service to families and individuals with pressing financial, emotional, housing, and health problems. They step up to assist clients with disabilities, to offer employment training, substance abuse treatment, or counseling for child welfare, gerontology, spousal abuse, or homelessness.

The Labor Department reports that completion of a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) is often the key educational requirement for entry into this challenging, rewarding…

Posted by Carie Bishop
September 4, 2008

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