Substance Abuse Counselor Education Career Outlook

Percent Employed

35%

Employed

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey 

Employed in Related Field

25%

Employed in a Related Field

 

Northwood Tech 20201-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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$30,158 - $65,843

Range of Yearly Salary

2020-2021 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Program Snapshot Report (this statewide data may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates responses) 

Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

  • Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training
  • Assessment Counselor
  • Intake Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Counselor

Career qualifications vary based on licensure application, examination and supervised practice/employment hours as specified and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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715.752.8119

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