Addiction
Services Certificate
MEDIAN SALARY
$49,566*
SALARY RANGE $32,050 - $81,779
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors advise people on issues relating to alcoholism, addictions, or depression. They provide support, including for prevention, to help clients recover from addiction, modify problem behaviors, or improve mental health. (bls.gov)
Nearly 1,600 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
MEDIAN SALARY
$38,277*
SALARY RANGE $28,945 - $59,941
Assist providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. (bls.gov)
Over 2,500 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
Internship Opportunities
Students have opportunities for an internship. Many students have subsequently been hired by local and regional addiction services organizations.
Microcredentials
This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.
Course Highlights
Course Catalog
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2023-2024 FMCC CATALOGProgram Course Layout
This program combines coursework in diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and counseling in individual and group settings. Here are some of the courses you will take.
This course is designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the Addiction Services field. Students will gain an overview of the Addictions Services field including history, concepts, services available and the continuum of drug use. Intervention and treatment approaches will be reviewed including medication supported recovery, non-traditional treatment methods as well as a review of the theory and practice of recognized intervention and treatment approaches.
his course explores the biological, physical and pharmacological effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the brain and other parts of body, including their reaction and interaction with other medications. The nature and progression of addiction, genetic factors and the Bio-Psycho-Social model of addiction will also be reviewed. Concepts of toxicology screening, limitations and legal implications in the field of Chemical Abuse Counseling will be explored and more.
This course focuses on the Human Services professional and their role in providing services. The values and ethics of the Human Service professional, engagement strategies, interpersonal communication techniques, attending behaviors and the helping process are reviewed and applied using case studies. The importance of counselor wellness is empathized including clinical supervision, cultural competence, prevention of compassion fatigue and self-care.
This course provides students an opportunity to integrate information from courses in human services, psychology, sociology and other fields, and to apply that information to existing social programs. This course is designed to provide individualized work and learning experiences in the fields of human and addiction services. Students spend 20 hours over the course of the semester completing a project-based learning assignment which is tailored to their interests and goals.