Treatment may consist of individual, group or family counseling. There are approximately 300-500 drug and alcohol counselors currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Some jobs are union. Some require an associate degree. Almost all employers require 1-4 years of prior experience.
Most employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience.
A few jobs are 15-25 hours per week. Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Surveys indicated that union wages were typically at the top end of the range. Most employers report that word processing skills are important.