Substance Abuse & Clinical Counseling - East Carolina University

Substance Abuse & Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University is a Campus Master Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Personal Experiential Counseling Requirements Students in the Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling are required to participate in personal counseling and experiential activities. These include participation in a small personal growth group, a group counseling course, counseling prepracticum and practicum courses, and an option of individual personal counseling by the student counseling center or from another mental health professional to meet part of an optional requirement in the counseling practicum course. All of these personal counseling experiences are oriented toward increasing personal and interpersonal growth of the student in order to become a competent professional clinical counselor. Scope of Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling There are approximately 18 million alcoholics and alcohol abusers in the United States and millions more who abuse illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, PCP, amphetamines, depressants, hallucinogens, and prescription drugs. In addition, approximately 15% of the population has a diagnosable mental illness in any given year. Adverse effects of drug abuse and mental illness are related to all aspects of society, including physical and mental health, relationships, families, legal problems, crime, accidents, financial difficulties, work and spiritual problems. As a result, a multitude of jobs have been created within substance abuse, medical, and mental health programs for professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in substance abuse and clinical counseling. East Carolina University is one of the few schools in the nation that offers a master's degree in substance abuse and clinical counseling to help meet the tremendous need for counselors within the substance abuse and mental health fields. Roles and Responsibilities Assists people with addictions, mental health problems, and dual diagnosis concerns to more effectively deal with these issues. Provides or coordinates a variety of rehabilitation services, including drug detoxification; assessment and diagnosis; individualized rehabilitation planning; individual, group, and family counseling; vocational counseling; coordination of medical services; consultation; and general mental health counseling. Works on interdisciplinary teams to meet the total needs of persons with substance abuse and mental health problems including drug detoxification centers, inpatient drug rehabilitation programs within hospitals and clinics, residential therapeutic communities, half-way houses, methadone maintenance programs, partial hospitalization or day programs, out-patient counseling programs, employee assistance programs, and drug prevention programs. View more details on East Carolina University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.