19 employers surveyed representing 194 employees in this occupation. 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.