This course examines the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional responsibilities required for entry-level practice in substance use treatment settings. Students explore counseling processes, screening and assessment, recovery principles, crisis response, case management, documentation, and ethical standards within the addiction counseling profession. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and connection to community systems of care.
This course provides educational content aligned with the five New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) domains and represents partial fulfillment of the educational requirements for CADC certification.
ENGL080 with a grade of C or better or Placement into ENGL101