Career fit quiz

Is Substance Abuse Counselor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the substance abuse counselor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the substance abuse counselor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to help people recover
Statement 2 of 8I listen without judging
Statement 3 of 8I can handle setbacks
Statement 4 of 8I keep healthy boundaries
Statement 5 of 8I like leading groups
Statement 6 of 8I want a fast-growing field
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–6 years depending on credential training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $59,350 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors counsel people with addictions, mental health conditions and behavioral issues, in individual and group settings.

  • Assess clients’ substance use and mental health
  • Develop treatment plans
  • Lead individual and group counseling
  • Teach coping and relapse prevention skills
  • Work with families

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