Every New Year, we make resolutions in an attempt to better ourselves for the upcoming year. Instead of making promises to yourself that get tossed to the wayside by April, make one that matters to those around you: become a certified addiction counselor. If you have always dreamed of helping people, this may be the career path for you. Here are four ways the Odyssey Center makes this dream attainable.
- By providing a challenging work environment
Most people take the path of least resistance when it comes to finding a job. Becoming an addiction counselor is a challenging profession, dealing with personal struggles and discussing difficult topics, but the rewards are lifelong. Both counselors and recovering addicts alike share the journey towards self-betterment professionally and personally.
- Career growth opportunities
Compared to other professions, addiction counseling is relatively new. This means there is an ever-increasing need for counselors of all credential levels to fill positions nationwide. There are also a variety of addictions to become certified to treat like gambling, drugs, sex, etc.
- Personal growth opportunities
Many counselors will tell you that working with addicts gives them the ability to reflect on things in their own lives that need improvement. It can be as small as listening for how you talk to others, to much larger realizations. It is much easier to help those struggling with addiction if you can be honest about your own difficulties.
- Overcoming a personal experience with addiction
Whether you are a former user or know someone who currently uses, becoming an addiction counselor is a great way to learn more about the disease and how to help those around you who suffer from it.
No matter how far you have gone in your education, training at the Odyssey Center is step 1 to fulfilling this promise.
