Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor - Manchester Community College - Manchester

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor from Manchester Community College - Manchester is a Campus Associate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Design The Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor (DARC) associate degree program provides education and training for persons seeking employment or job advancement in the addiction profession; others transfer to upper level colleges to complete bachelor's or graduate degrees in the field of addiction counseling or other transfer opportunities. Students receive education and training in the professional techniques of counseling with a disciplined background in the environmental and psychological causes and effects of alcohol and other substance use disorders. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of all Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor degree program requirements, graduates will 1. Define the causes and characteristics of dependency and addiction relevant to various populations and cultures. 2. Demonstrate behaviors that are appropriate for the counselor as a person and as a professional. 3. Be aware of traditional counseling theories and techniques including Psychoanalysis, Adlerian, Client/Person-Centered, Gestalt, REBT, Reality, CBT and other cognitive and behavioral therapies. They will also have an understanding of evidence-based models, including Solution-Focused and Motivational Enhancement therapies, along with current trends in the counseling field. 4. Define and describe addiction as a family disease. 5. Define and debate issues regarding the ethical behavior of counselors. 6. Demonstrate working knowledge and skills as they pertain to drug and alcohol recovery counseling in a group setting, including the facilitation of climate setting, process feedback and consolidate learning for clients. 7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to relapse prevention. 8. Define and relate skills necessary to deal with co-occurring disorders. 9. Define and describe the important terminology and concepts relating to the biology of drug and alcohol abuse . 10. Co-facilitate group counseling sessions and develop the skills outlined in the instructional units. 11. Accurately describe the overall operation of the internship placement and understand the role of the counselor as a member of the care-giving team. 12. Practice the 12 core functions of a substance abuse counselor. 13. Develop and demonstrate individual and group counseling skills. 14. Define causes and characteristics of addiction within various populations and cultures. View more details on Manchester Community College - Manchester, CT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.