Addiction Counseling
The demand for skilled addiction counselors continues to grow, creating opportunities for professionals dedicated to helping individuals on the path to recovery. Kent State’s Online Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate provides the flexibility and practical training needed to enter or advance in this essential field.
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Bryn Oldham is an Assistant Lecturer in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State University, where she specifically teaches in the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program (ACCP). Ms. Oldham is currently licensed in Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement (LPCC-S) and brings vast experience in clinical mental health counseling, training, and consulting. She is passionate about reducing the stigma of mental health concerns and educating others around severe and persistent mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
The global struggle with substance use disorders is more critical now than ever. With millions of people grappling with addiction, the need for qualified addictions counselors is on the rise. Whether addressing the opioid epidemic, alcohol misuse, or other substance use problems, professionals who can provide support, counseling, and recovery assistance are in high demand. If you’re considering a career in this vital field, earning an Addictions Counseling Undergraduate Certificate from Kent State University could open the door to fulfilling opportunities where you can make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Here’s why now is the perfect time to pursue a certificate in addictions counseling.
Nationwide, there are more than 300,000 job openings for substance abuse treatment providers.