Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor (DARC) program provides education and training for persons seeking employment, job advancement, or transfer to baccalaureate and/or graduate degree programs in the field of addictions counseling . Students who complete the DARC courses meet the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) 360 hours of education/training requirements in preparation towards becoming credentialed as a Certified Addiction Counselor. Additional hours of paid direct work experience are needed to meet the requirements for Provisional or Standard certification as an Addiction Counselor by the State of Connecticut. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Describe the physical, emotional and psychological basis of addiction 2. Define the causes and characteristics of substance dependence and addiction relevant to various populations and cultures 3. Define and apply counseling theories to addiction counseling which include Adlerian, Existential, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Reality, Behavior, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral perspectives. 4. Define and demonstrate ethical behavior within the counseling profession 5. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to relapse prevention education 6. Describe the categories of drugs and effects on physiological functioning 7. Describe the characteristics of individuals with co-occurring disorders 8. Demonstrate the ability to develop/implement treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring disorders 9. Co-facilitate group counseling sessions under supervision 10. Demonstrate ability to develop/write a treatment/discharge plans 11. Demonstrate understanding of the screening, intake and evaluation process in addiction treatment 12. Demonstrate ability to keep accurate records of group/individual process, treatment and discharge planning 13. Describe the steps involved in crisis intervention 14. Describe different self-help groups available for individuals with co-occurring disorders and addiction issues 15. Describe the effects of substance abuse on the family and stages of recovery for families 16. Describe the stages of change model and its application to treatment of addiction 17. Describe the use of multicultural counseling skills related to the assessment, treatment and aftercare issues for persons of different gender, ethnicity, disability, adolescents, the elderly and homeless. 18. Accurately describe the overall role of the counselor as a member of the care-giving team 19. Describe and demonstrate the transdisciplinary foundations and competencies required of addiction counselors (TAP 21) View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.