Addictions counsellor, Kaitohuora waranga
Also known as
- Drug and alcohol counsellor, addictions practitioner, AOD practitioner, addictions clinician, addictions case worker, addiction recovery counsellor, substance use disorder counsellor
Addictions counsellors support and advise people with alcohol, tobacco, drug or other problems like gambling and eating disorders.
Your pay could be
$77K
Lower
$87K to $107K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Addictions counsellors
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in health clinics, hospitals, schools and prisons
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- help people overcome addiction
- develop and modify treatment plans
- give drug screening tests
- work with other professionals to plan care
- help clients in emergencies
- maintain records
- write reports
- study counselling and social work
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification and experience to become an addictions counsellor.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in human welfare, psychology studies, public health studies or similar area
- a bachelor's degree in counselling or similar area
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in counselling or similar area
- experience in similar work
- to be registered with the Addiction Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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