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Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional

Job Summary

Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals provide counseling and treatment services to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction.
 

Required Education / Training Summary

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No work experience
  • Internship/residency
     

Explore Programs in Rhode Island

Occupation Program Name Institution Certificate Earned Per Student Program Cost Program Length Time of Day Instructional Hours / Credits Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? Modality Location Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs Notes/Description Website Contact Info
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional Bachelor of Science (BS) Behavioral Health Studies Rhode Island College   $37,924.00  4 years Days/ Evenings 120 credits Y online/in-person Providence, RI High School Diploma Extension of the BA Psychology degree, however there is less choice in course selection and the program includes a series of five professional developmet courses. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in the field of chemical dependency, counselor in training, and for work on advanced degress such as the MA in counseling-chemcial dependency counseling and the MSW. https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-psychology/psycholo… tmalloy@ric.edu
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional Licensed Mental Health Counselor w/ Addiction specialization Master of Science (MS) Addiction Counseling Johnson & Wales University   $774/credit  $2,322 per 3-credit course FT - 18 months<br>PT - 3 years - 60 credits Y, internship in person Providence, RI - Prepare for a career helping others prevent substance abuse, counsel people with addictive disorders, and provide other services to those suffering from addiction with the Addiction Counseling master’s degree at Johnson & Wales University.  You’ll learn clinical skills by turning theoretical foundations into positive and ethical client interaction and intervention, experience practicum and internship experiences under the supervision of experienced clinical professionals, and be prepared to enter the field as a master’s level clinician upon graduation. https://www.jwu.edu/academics/programs-by-campus/providence-programs/ad… cheryl.almeida@jwu.edu; <br>onlineadmissions@jwu.edu;