Q&A: Which college courses do I have to take to become a clinical consultant for substance abuse treatment?
Question by Crissy1986: Which college courses do I have to take to become a clinical consultant for substance abuse behavior?
It might seem obtuse but I am looking for a career in this field.
I don’t know if I have to take psychology, nursing or other.
I want to get caught up in substance abuse treatments, detoxification, Methadone Detoxification.
Best answer:
Answer by Norma
This doesn’t seem obtuse at all given humans will always have substance problems…..you will always have a job, and all the better if you have a passion for this type of work.
A four-year nursing degree is very versatile and will give you more work options. I would choose nursing, unless you exclusively want to be a clinical psychologist in which case you need a PhD in psychology or masters in social work.
Best wishes.
ps. You will have to take off the clown around stuff when you do your practicums!
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Course work in psychology, biology, chemistry, nursing, counseling, and even social work would be likely choices. You should call a local center and question what just so they would be looking for in an applicants resume and degree.