Getting hired as Substance Abuse Counselor

I am 47 years old and will complete studies in Administrative Office Professional in 2010. I will have earned an Associates Degree. What other degrees will I have to complete to become a substance abuse counselor and what type degrees do I need? What does Substance Abuse Counselor pay in Virginia? in North Carolina? Can you recommend an online college for completing my education to become a substance abuse counselor? Thanks

As far as the requirements you can go here www.attcnetwork.org/getCertified.asp to find out what the different boards require and what your options are. Honestly, pay is not stellar, but it is an amazing job.

Training does not need to be earned from an accredited college. You can take professional development courses to satisfy the same requirements. AllCEUs.com offers a NAADAC approved self-study option for $69.99 per year that includes all the texts, quizzes and certificates; or an instructor led option for $1200. The next instructor led class begins Jan. 11, 2010.

The information is basically the same between classes. With the instructor led class, you have a dedicated instructor, a time line and actual practice/graded assignments in addition to your exams.

i am a recovering addict and have been working as a counsellor on substanceabuse/alcoholism in rehabilitation centre. i am a college drop-out due to my addiction and do not posess any degree which states me as a professional. my practical work experience in the field is 12years and do have working experience certificates.
my clean date is 07/08/1997 and i am an active member of NA/AA of Delhi Fellowship, INDIA
i am looking for job opportunities.

i am a recovering addict and have been working as a counsellor on substanceabuse/alcoholism in rehabilitation centre. i am a college drop-out due to my addiction and do not posess any degree which states me as a professional. my practical work experience in the field is 12years and do have working experience certificates.
my clean date is 07/08/1997 and i am an active member of NA/AA of Delhi Fellowship, INDIA
i am looking for job opportunities.
PLZ update me on this

plz guide me on carrer.

Congratulations on your sobriety and your friendship with Bill W. ! Are you still working as a counselor? If you are still attending NA and AA meetings, I am sure you are able to network in those rooms where others, like you, need support, resources, and connections. One day at a time!