Navigating the Counselor's Journey
From Your Career On Target by InterCoast Media Network
July 22, 2025 · 3 min · Season 1 · Episode 144
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges faced by newly certified substance abuse counselors in California, including managing caseloads and addressing co-occurring disorders.
Newly certified substance abuse counselors in California face a range of challenges, including managing high caseloads with limited resources and navigating a diverse population's cultural norms. They must also address co-occurring disorders through integrated treatment, maintain ethical standards, and combat burnout through self-care. Continuous learning and effective practice management are essential for making a meaningful impact in their communities. Source: https://intercoast.edu/a...
Topics covered
- substance abuse counseling
- cultural norms
- co-occurring disorders
- ethical standards
- burnout
- self-care
- continuous learning
Keywords
- substance abuse
- counseling
- California
- burnout
- self-care
- ethical standards
- co-occurring disorders
- cultural norms
- continuous learning
- practice management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: California
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