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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.64)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.64)
  3. Heal, cure - People (4.60)
  4. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.60)
  5. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.60)
  6. Interview, draw out - People (4.41)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.26)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  9. Listen - People (4.25)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  11. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.08)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.08)
  13. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.06)
  14. Use my brain - Data (4.06)
  15. Plan - Data (4.06)
  16. Speak - People (4.00)
  17. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.78)
  18. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.75)
  19. Imagine - Data (3.75)
  20. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  21. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.70)
  22. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.69)
  23. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.57)
  24. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.25)
  2. Social Perceptiveness (4.25)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  5. Monitoring (3.88)
  6. Service Orientation (3.88)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  8. Writing (3.75)
  9. Active Learning (3.50)
  10. Persuasion (3.50)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Oral Expression (4.25)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  7. Written Expression (3.75)
  8. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  9. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  1. Self Control (4.68)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.68)
  3. Concern for Others (4.64)
  4. Dependability (4.64)
  5. Integrity (4.56)
  6. Social Orientation (4.43)
  7. Cooperation (4.36)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.27)
  9. Attention to Detail (4.26)
  10. Independence (4.16)
  11. Initiative (4.11)
  12. Persistence (4.08)
  13. Innovation (4.08)
  14. Analytical Thinking (4.06)
  15. Leadership (3.69)
  16. Achievement/Effort (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.60)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.45)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.44)
  4. Getting Information (4.41)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.26)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.20)
  7. Processing Information (4.07)
  8. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.06)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.06)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.03)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.92)
  12. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.87)
  13. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.78)
  14. Thinking Creatively (3.75)
  15. Developing and Building Teams (3.73)
  16. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.72)
  17. Analyzing Data or Information (3.70)
  18. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.69)
  19. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.68)
  20. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.59)
  21. Training and Teaching Others (3.57)
  22. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.55)
  1. Counsel Individuals With Personal Problems (4.60)
  2. Empathize With Others During Counseling Or Related Services (4.60)
  3. Record Client's Personal Data (4.44)
  4. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.41)
  5. Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions (4.26)
  6. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (4.06)
  7. Recognize Physical Or Emotional Abuse (4.03)
  8. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.92)
  9. Use Agency Mission As A Guideline In Social Services Delivery (3.92)
  10. Assess Therapy Needs Of Patients (3.78)
  11. Monitor Client Progress (3.72)
  12. Analyze Psychological Testing Data (3.70)
  13. Evaluate Patient Response To Therapy (3.70)
  14. Assist Clients In Understanding Personal Or Interactive Problems (3.69)
  15. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.59)
  16. Develop Treatment Plans (3.59)
  17. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (3.55)
  18. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (3.55)
  19. Use Counseling Techniques (3.55)
  20. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.55)
  21. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (3.55)
  22. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.55)
  23. Use Behavior Modification Techniques (3.55)
  24. Use Intervention Techniques (3.55)
  25. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.55)