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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Social Percept…Active ListeningReading Compre…SpeakingCritical Think…WritingActive LearningMonitoring

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Therapy and Counseling
6.5
Psychology
6.0
Customer and Personal Service
5.8
Education and Training
4.9
English Language
4.7
Administration and Management
4.0
Philosophy and Theology
4.0
Sociology and Anthropology
3.9
Administrative
3.8
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Public Safety and Security
3.3
Law and Government
3.2
Medicine and Dentistry
3.1
Production and Processing
2.9
Communications and Media
2.7
Mathematics
2.7
Telecommunications
2.6
Foreign Language
2.6
Sales and Marketing
2.3
Transportation
2.3
History and Archeology
2.1
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Geography
1.9
Personnel and Human Resources
1.9
Biology
1.8
Design
1.7
Building and Construction
1.7
Food Production
1.6
Chemistry
1.6
Engineering and Technology
1.3
Fine Arts
1.3
Mechanical
1.2
Physics
1.1

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Social

6.7

Investigative

3.8

Conventional

3.2

Enterprising

2.7

Artistic

2.6

Realistic

1.6