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Occupational Report for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039), and "Mental Health Counselors" (21-1014) providing these services.

Employment Outlook for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors There are 11 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 11 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Chemical Dependency Professional 2/5/10 Long Beach DOE
Bilingual (English / Spanish) Chemical Dependency Counselor 2/5/10 Hillsboro $12.25/hr to $16.00/hr DOE
Wilderness Therapists 2/1/10 Albany $140.00/day
Clinical Specialist - Outpatient Clinic 1/22/10 Gresham $2,833/mo to $3,000/mo DOE
Prevention Coordinator 1/21/10 Prineville $16.85/hr to $17.36/hr DOE
Counselor 1 - Prad 1/19/10 Baker City $13.86/hr DOE
Outpatient Chemical Dependency Counselor 12/15/09 Lapine to $1,300/mo
Senior Cd Specialist - Part Time 12/11/09 Newberg DOE
Senior Cd Specialist - On Call 12/11/09 Newberg DOE
Substance Abuse Counselor 11/18/09 North Bend $25,251/yr to $42,430/yr DOE
Residential Unit Counselor I, Or Trainee 10/6/09 Seaside DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $12.35 $14.15 $17.01 $21.46 $25.67 $18.15 $37,761
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 13.85 15.90 18.02 20.11 23.42 18.12 37,686
Multnomah / Washington 13.25 15.03 18.39 22.78 27.22 19.21 39,963
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 13.62 14.95 17.93 21.87 24.64 18.55 38,578
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12.89 13.81 15.31 18.14 20.78 16.24 33,765
Jackson / Josephine 10.08 11.51 13.61 15.61 22.46 14.68 30,516
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 12.86 13.64 14.92 16.62 20.88 15.75 32,744
Grant / Harney / Malheur 15.00 17.49 20.88 24.30 33.02 21.83 45,407
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,520 1,869 349 23.0% 35 39 74
Multnomah / Washington 678 860 182 26.8% 18 18 36
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 183 243 60 32.8% 6 5 11
Lane 175 210 35 20.0% 4 4 8
Jackson / Josephine 80 93 13 16.3% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 62 81 19 30.6% 2 2 4
Clackamas 61 77 16 26.2% 2 2 3
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 55 70 15 27.3% 2 1 3
Douglas 44 55 11 25.0% 1 1 2
Klamath / Lake 37 42 5 13.5% 1 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 31 36 5 16.1% 1 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 31 41 10 32.3% 1 1 2
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 20 23 3 15.0% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 18 25 7 38.9% 1 1 1
Coos / Curry 14 16 2 14.3% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 11 15 4 36.4% 0 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,520
Total, All Industries Private 1,371
Finance and Insurance Private 22
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 22
Insurance Carriers Private 22
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 21
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 1,322
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 463
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 77
Outpatient Care Centers Private 385
Hospitals Private 156
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 247
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities Private 235
Other Residential Care Facilities Private 12
Social Assistance Private 456
Individual and Family Services Private 422
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services Private 15
Child Day Care Services Private 19
Total, All Industries State 47
Health Care and Social Assistance State 14
Hospitals State 14
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals State 14
Public Administration State 32
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 31
Total, All Industries Local 87
Public Administration Local 83
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 83
Total, All Industries Tribal 15
Public Administration Tribal 12
Educational Requirements for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors Workers must have an associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors
  • Access Social Service Resource Providers
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Cultural And Religious Awareness
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Psychological Assessment Tools
  • Apply Psychology Theory
  • Chart Clients' Personal Data
  • Collect Client Data
  • Communicate With Children And Adults
  • Compile Data Related To Social Work Or Entitlement Programs
  • Determine Program Eligibility
  • Develop Treatment Plans For Clients With Addictive Disorders
  • Empathize With Other While Providing Counseling Or Related Services
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Interpret Psychological Test Results
  • Manage Detailed Case Records In A Social Work Setting
  • Observe Patients, Report Patients' Condition And Responses To Treatment
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Plan And Implement Follow-Up And Aftercare Programs For Clients Discharged From Treatment Programs
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Emotional Support To Social Services Clients
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Symptoms Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse
  • Refer Clients And Patients To Community Services
  • Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Use Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities And Illnesses
Schools and Training Providers for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Southwestern Oregon Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers 71%
Counselors, All Other 65%
Marriage And Family Therapists 64%
Mental Health Counselors 62%
Medical And Public Health Social Workers 61%
Social And Human Service Assistants 57%
Child, Family, And School Social Workers 57%
Social Workers, All Other 57%
Community And Social Service Specialists, All Other 56%
Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists 52%