Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL
$18.46
UPPER WAGE LEVEL
$38.19
AVERAGE ANNUAL
$55,862
JOBS IN THE REGION
478
JOB DESCRIPTION
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Excludes “Social Workers” (21-1021 through 21-1029), “Psychologists” (19-3031 through 19-3039), and “Mental Health Counselors” (21-1014) providing these services.
State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Human Services Program |
| Rogue Community College | Medford | Alcohol and Drug Counselor (requires a Bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment) |
| Restoring Our Community (ROC) | Medford | Peer Support Specialist Training |
| Rogue Retreat | Medford | Peer Support Training |
| OnTrack Rogue Valley | Medford/Grants Pass/Cave Junction | On-PACE: OnTrack Peer and Counselor Education |
For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties). View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
or click the “Have a question” icon below.