Target 5 | Career Callings

Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions: Bring together community members, organizations, and stakeholders to develop and implement substance abuse prevention strategies.
Community Counseling Centers: Provide mental health services, including substance abuse counseling, prevention, and treatment.
Youth Empowerment Programs: Empower young people with education, skills, and resources to resist substance abuse and make healthy choices.
Parent-Teacher Associations: Engage in educational programs and initiatives to inform parents about substance abuse prevention and intervention strategies.
Community Health Clinics: Offer services related to substance abuse prevention, education, and treatment.
Peer Support Groups: Provide support and mentorship, particularly for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
Faith-Based Organizations: Often incorporate substance abuse prevention and support into their community outreach activities.
Community Sports and Recreation Programs: Engage community members, particularly youth, in sports and recreational activities as a means of preventing substance abuse.
Community Education Centers: Focus on community education and awareness campaigns related to the dangers of substance abuse and available resources for treatment.
Community Policing Initiatives: Involve community policing to address and prevent substance abuse issues through collaboration with residents.

Training

Substance Abuse Counseling Programs: Provide specialized training in counseling techniques, intervention strategies, and the treatment of substance use disorders.
Clinical Psychology Graduate Programs (focus on Addiction): Graduate programs in clinical psychology that offer coursework and clinical training in the assessment and treatment of substance abuse.
Master of Social Work Programs (concentration in Substance Abuse): Prepare social workers to address the psychosocial aspects of addiction and provide support to individuals and families.
Public Health Programs (focus on Substance Abuse Prevention): Master's or doctoral programs in public health that address community-level strategies and interventions.
Addiction Psychiatry Residency Programs: Residency programs in psychiatry with a focus on addiction medicine, train physicians to address the medical aspects of substance use disorders.
Training Programs for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors: Meet certification requirements for individuals seeking to become alcohol and drug counselors.
Peer Recovery Specialist Training Programs: Equip individuals with lived experience in recovery to provide peer support and mentorship to those struggling with substance abuse.
Prevention Specialist Certification Programs: Focus on community-based strategies to prevent substance abuse.
Master of Public Health Programs (concentration in Behavioral Health): Often include coursework on substance abuse prevention, policy, and community health.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs (focus on Addictions): Provide training in medical care and support for individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment.

Occupations

Substance Abuse Counselors: Provide support and counseling to individuals struggling with substance abuse, helping them navigate recovery.
Clinical Psychologists: Assess and treat individuals with substance use disorders, addressing the psychological aspects of addiction.
Addiction Psychiatrists: Specialize in the medical treatment of substance use disorders, often involving medication-assisted treatment.
Social Workers: Provide counseling, support, and resources to individuals and families affected by substance abuse.
Prevention Specialists: Design and implement programs to educate communities about the risks of substance abuse and promote healthy behaviors.
Peer Recovery Coaches: Individuals with lived experience in recovery who provide support, guidance, and mentorship to those currently struggling with substance abuse.
Health Educators: Design and implement educational programs to raise awareness about substance abuse, its consequences, and available resources for prevention and treatment.
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Addictions: Provide medical care, support, and education to individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment.
Criminal Justice Intervention Specialists: Professionals working at the intersection of substance abuse and criminal justice systems, facilitate intervention and treatment for people involved in legal issues related to substance abuse.
Community Outreach Coordinators: Develop and implement outreach initiatives to engage communities, raise awareness, and connect individuals with substance abuse prevention and treatment resources.

Back to Goal 3 Targets

Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.