child abuse or neglect of any kind. Most laws state that if counselors along with other professionals have suspicion of child abuse or neglect has 48 hours to report it. They also have the responsibility to report domestic abuse‚ and abuse of the elderly. Mandated reporters are required to make a report right away either orally‚ in person‚ or by email‚ and they must follow through with a written report in 72 hours. I live in the state of Arizona‚ and in this state counselors‚ including substance abuse
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I have been shaped by many experiences and accomplishments throughout my life‚ but one in particular has done the most to define who I am today. When I was thirteen‚ I spent four weeks at an overnight camp in western Massachusetts. It was the second overnight camp I had gone to‚ and the only camp where I found a supportive community which fostered my social growth. The friends that I made and counselors I had at this camp encouraged me to take risks in several ways‚ and my love for the camp led to
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Substance Abuse Counselor Substance Abuse Counselors‚ otherwise known as Behavioral Disorder counselors‚ advise people who suffer from alcoholism‚ drug addiction‚ eating disorders‚ or other behavioral problems. Substance Abuse counselors do a variety of things such as evaluate client’s’ mental and physical health‚ addiction or problem behavior‚ and readiness for the treatment they need. The first rehab clinic was formed in 1982 by President Ford’s wife‚ Betty Ford‚ when she developed an addiction
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Description Substance abuse counselors work with work with patients who have alcohol or substance abuse issues. They interview patients to assess their substance abuse issues. determine courses of treatment‚ work with patients to complete their treatment plan and provide recovery support. They may work one on one with clients or run group therapy sessions‚ or liaise with patient’s family‚ partners and employers to help facilitate their recovery. Typical Positions Available Substance abuse counselors work
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Why do I want to become a teacher? All of my experience for the past 10 years since I have been in USA led me to realizing that I am passionate about teaching and working with children. I migrated to this country from Slovak Republic right after graduating from Comenius University with the major in Biochemistry. Being only 22 years old I wanted to experience some adventure before getting the regular 9-5 job at some Research Laboratory. I signed up for a Summer Program with YMCA and came to Poland
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My experience as a substance abuse counselor intern with a rural non-profit substance abuse treatment agency afforded me the opportunity to effectively learn and manage many operational aspects of a treatment facility. The position provided me with an appropriate skill set to deliver effective substance abuse treatment services to individuals with a DSM 5 Substance Use Disorder diagnosis within an Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient treatment setting. As a Western Regional Drug Court Treatment Team
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“Why do I want to become a nurse?” Becoming a nurse has always been a dream of mine. I strongly desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives. My aspiration for nursing was sparked early in my high school years‚ and now that I’m a mom I’m even more determined. I’ve always dreamt of a career which I would truly enjoy and make great money caring for others. I’m completely ready to devote myself to making this dream come true. Nursing is a career that’s become harder to pursue‚ but one of the most
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future. I would like to tell you why I would like to become a special education teacher and what has led me to this decision and why I want to become a teacher. I have chosen to become a teacher because I myself am a product of someone whom I consider to be the best teacher in the world. As a child in Virginia‚ I was inspired by a wonderful coach and teacher named Mr. Scott Nunnaly. Mr. Nunnaly taught me that any dream was possible. If I put my mind to accomplishing any goal I could make
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Why do I want to become a nurse: Ever since I had use of reason‚ I always dreamt of becoming a Doctor. When I was only 4 years old‚ I asked for my first microscope. When I was around 8 years old‚ I asked for my first chemistry set. When I was only 9 years old‚ I gave my Grandmother her insulin shot. All these contributed for me to be interested in the medical field. But what made me change my mind to become an RN instead of an MD? Well‚ as years have prolonged and I have grown up‚ I have been
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for me to do once I graduate high school is one of the hardest things to do. There are many of careers that interest me‚ I have chosen two that would benefit me in the best way. One career that I explored is a financial manager. I chose this career because I have an interest in the accounting side of math and would enjoy working with numbers and also working with farmers and families trying to expand their operations. The second career that I had the most interest in was a crop farmer. I chose this
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