NECC Certificates: Career Starters for Addiction and Recovery Counselors
With this program, students gain understanding in areas such as sociology, physiology of substance abuse, psychology, case management, and law and ethics.
Approved by the Council of Standards in Human Services Education, NECC’s program is based on the National Addiction Counselor Competencies and the National Support Skill Standards. Upon completion of this 35-credit program, you can begin working as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a wide variety of settings, including outpatient treatment centers, residential treatment facilities, community shelters, hospitals, correctional facilities, and more.
What you’ll get from our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling program
Learn SUD Essentials in a Supportive Environment
Immerse yourself in the substance abuse world, as you learn how to observe, assess, and evaluate individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Gain insights into the latest counseling techniques, treatment modalities, and professional behavior standards. Build essential skills that will allow you to provide therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families, preparing you to embark down a variety of career paths, including education, outreach, prevention, and detoxification.
Gain real-world experience through practicums supervised by licensed professionals, preparing you to embark on your exciting career journey.
Prepare for a Great Career in the Addiction Recovery Field
At NECC, we’re here to help you build a skill set that’s in demand. Whether you see yourself as the next great substance abuse counselor, peer recovery coach, clinical supervisor, or other addiction recovery professional, we’ve got you covered. While guiding you every step of the way, our experienced instructors will show you how to:
- Observe, assess, and evaluate individuals with SUD
- Apply counseling techniques, treatment modalities, and professional behavior standards
- Benefit from supervised practicum exercises in substance abuse treatment environments
- Become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Work in a variety of treatment settings, including outpatient centers, hospitals, residential facilities, correctional facilities, community shelters, and more
- Hands-On Learning
- Through interactive classes and workshops, you’ll practice what you’ve learned in real-life scenarios, as well as projects that connect you with others in the local community.
Flexible Schedules
With a mix of online and on-campus options, NECC makes it easy for you to fit study into your life, not the other way around. Once you’ve completed our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate program, you’ll be able to pursue immediate employment or apply your credits towards an associate degree in Human Services from NECC.
