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Substance Abuse Counseling Technician

Substance Abuse Counseling Technician is a lower-level licensure for counselors with an associates degree in substance abuse counseling, or that have completed a specified training program. Most states license Substance Abuse Counselors on a tiered system to reflect the education, training and background of the counselor. Substance Abuse Counseling Technicians must complete pass a written examination. These professionals can assist in providing counseling services under the supervision of a higher licensed professional (such as a Substance Abuse Counselor), but cannot counsel patients or clients alone.