When you are looking for mental health employment opportunities in the substance abuse field, you will likely go on several interviews and there is always the possibility that some of those will be less than conventional. The kiss of death in a job interview is to either just sit in silence after a question is
Written by addiction jobs As a substance abuse professional, many think that they will end up working in a residential treatment center or other social work-type setting. This is always possible and quite likely but have you ever considered self-employment options in the substance abuse field? Think it’s too risky to start your own business? I understand that and
Written by addiction jobs When applying for a large, or even just several, substance abuse jobs too many people make the mistake of putting all of their time and effort into the resume and almost none into the cover letter. As the cover letter generally sits on top of the resume and is glanced at first, this is a
Written by addiction jobs Substance Abuse Internships are great opportunities for anyone who is still in school to gain some work experience in their chosen field and get some exposure to the work force. College grades are very important in securing employment after graduation but increasingly employers are looking to see what “extra” things in their chosen field a
Written by addiction jobs Don’t be surprised if your search for jobs in mental health lands you in one of the now-popular group job interviews at some point. Once unheard of, these are now becoming more common-place as another hurdle that you have to jump in the application process due to the volume of applicants for each open position.
Written by addiction jobs If you haven’t considered the VA for mental health careers, you may wish to give it some serious thought. Perhaps you are a veteran yourself, are close to one or have a deep appreciation for the sacrifices that servicemen and women make for our freedoms. The fact is that the Veterans Administration employs a massive
Written by addiction jobs One would think that in mental health jobs, workplace bullying would not be an issue. It may not be to the extent that it is in some other industries but it still exists. In fact, I have a personal friend who was forced to quit a job in a local rehab just this past week
Written by addiction jobs So you are in the running for one or more addiction jobs and want to be prepared for negotiating salary when the time comes. Many people mistakenly think that they have to simply take whatever is offered to them at the time of job offer. This isn’t really the case and depends on several factors.
Written by addiction jobs The Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) designation is one of the few national credentials in the field of substance abuse counseling. Created in 1981, the ADC is the largest credential in the field of addiction-related behavioral healthcare, with over 20,000 professionals world-wide. There are many State-specific designations in the field, which make things very confusing
Written by addiction jobs If you are applying for a lot of substance abuse jobs and not receiving any response to your applications or resume, you are not alone. In past years, most job applications and resume submittals were, at the very least, acknowledged with a form letter. This is no longer the case. On the one hand, this
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