As a rehab counselor, you will have to help patients that are denying that they have a drug problem and have had their family members force them into the rehabilitation program. Another task you will have to perform is offering consultations with the patient and their family. Your job is to look over their case and see what the best way to treat the patient is.
As a drug rehabilitation counselor, you will have to assess the patient and their addiction. Once you do, you can provide them with the best treatment.
You will have to keep an eye on the progress of the patient that you will be caring for. You will have to watch out for withdrawal symptoms as well. Ensuring that the patient is sticking to the program is required for recovery.
As a rehab counselor, you will have to provide therapy individually or within groups. You may also have to act as a middleman for facility administrators and patients.
Playing the support role is another duty of a drug rehab counselor. Giving ongoing support to the patients you work with and encouraging them throughout their recovery is required.
