Alcohol and Other Drugs

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Addiction Counsellor

An Addiction Counsellor aids individuals with substance and behavioural addictions through therapy, treatment plans, and support in recovery.

Avg yearly income $92,560
Skill level Advanced

Substance Abuse Counsellor

Substance Abuse Counsellors treat addiction patients, developing support plans tailored to individual needs and circumstances while collaborating with their support networks.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Drug and Alcohol Counsellors assist individuals and families struggling with substance addiction, guiding them through recovery and interventions.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Intake Worker

An Intake Worker assesses clients at welfare services, conducting evaluations and coordinating care plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Social Worker

Social workers assist individuals and communities in overcoming challenges related to health, income, and social issues, offering resources and policy support.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Advocate

A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals by promoting their rights, accessing services, and navigating mental health systems with empathy and guidance.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in alcohol and other drugs

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$4,997 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Grief Counsellor
Addiction Counsellor Youth Counsellor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Grief Counsellor Addiction Counsellor Youth Counsellor + 2 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker
Crisis Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Services Officer Mental Health Case Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Services Officer Mental Health Case Manager + 5 more
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
24 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Family Support Worker
Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor
+ 7 more
11271NAT

Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy
Online
12 months
$14,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Hypnotherapist Counsellor Psychotherapist
Addiction Counsellor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Hypnotherapist Counsellor Psychotherapist Addiction Counsellor + 1 more
CHCPRT025

Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk
On Campus
3 days
$75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker
Child Safety Officer Caseworker Early Childhood Educator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Child Safety Officer Caseworker Early Childhood Educator + 3 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 24 months
$0 - $17,806
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Community Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Community Support Worker
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,127
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Human Rights Advocate Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Probation Officer Addiction Counsellor Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Public Service Officer Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Counselling
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $43,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellor Substance Abuse Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Art Therapist International Student Advisor Trauma Counsellor Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist
+ 9 more

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $57,776
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Social Worker Social Worker Clinical Social Worker
Hospital Social Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Social Worker Social Worker Clinical Social Worker Hospital Social Worker + 1 more
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
$0 - $4,410
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Community Support Worker Outreach Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Community Support Worker Outreach Worker + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $42,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Advocate Social Justice Advocate Substance Abuse Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Advocate Social Justice Advocate Substance Abuse Counsellor

Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Psychotherapist
Academic Psychologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Psychotherapist Academic Psychologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychological Researcher Mental Health Advocate
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychological Researcher Mental Health Advocate

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 years
$0 - $105,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker
Social Worker Community Development Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Social Worker Community Development Officer + 2 more

Master of Social Work
On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $71,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Social Worker Clinical Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker
Healthcare Social Worker Social Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Social Worker Clinical Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker Healthcare Social Worker Social Worker + 2 more

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
On Campus, Online
12 months
$8,000 - $19,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Addiction Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Addiction Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician + 3 more

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
On Campus
24 months
$48,200 - $61,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Addiction Counsellor Clinical Supervisor Counsellor
Psychotherapist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Addiction Counsellor Clinical Supervisor Counsellor Psychotherapist + 1 more

Bachelor of Psychological Studies
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Community Worker Mental Health Advocate
Community Psychologist Disability Advocate Social Psychologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Community Worker Mental Health Advocate Community Psychologist Disability Advocate Social Psychologist + 3 more

Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs and Border Protection Officer Community Worker Mental Health Advocate
Community Psychologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs and Border Protection Officer Community Worker Mental Health Advocate Community Psychologist + 1 more
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs?

4th November 2020)

How to start a career in the treatment of addiction

13th July 2020)

What can you do with a Diploma of Counselling?

11th September 2019)

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