How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in New York

Eight lives. Eight lives lost every day in New York City due to fatal drug overdose. In 2022, New York City recorded 3,026 overdose deaths— the highest total since the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene started tracking these grim statistics in 2000.

The rise can be attributed to the proliferation of fentanyl throughout the Five Burrows. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, drug overdose deaths here surged by 12 percent. A shocking 81 percent of them were fentanyl-related.

But it’s not just NYC metro that’s been hit hard by the latest wave in the drug epidemic. From Albany to small towns like Montauk, communities throughout the state are facing an unprecedented level of chaos.

Still reeling from the ongoing prescription opioid crises, we’re now seeing cheap, mass-produced fentanyl sweep through, showing up as an adulterant in everything from heroin to street-manufactured Oxycontin pills identical to the real thing. Upstate and Western New York account for about half of all drug overdose deaths in the state, eclipsing the number in NYC metro with 6,397 in 2022 alone. Opioids accounted for the vast majority of those fatal overdoses– 5,388 during this time.

But in the Empire State, we don’t just sit around counting the lives lost to addiction; we hit back. And nobody hits harder than New York’s Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC).

Harm Reduction Delivered: A New Program Offering an Off-Ramp to Recovery

In July 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the newest statewide campaign, Harm Reduction Delivered, which seeks to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl and the benefits of harm reduction services, providing New Yorkers with valuable information on where and how to find help for addiction. As of March 2024, more than 80,000 naloxone kits have been distributed throughout New York.

Alongside the state’s sobering overdose dashboard, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports maintains a SUD Treatment System Dashboard that serves as a beacon of hope. In 2022 alone, a reported 179,036 New Yorkers sought help for their substance use disorder.

From NYC to cities like Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, there’s no shortage of opportunities to become part of the state’s growing efforts to help those suffering from substance use disorder. Whether working for a major state-funded program, involved in regional efforts to combat drug addiction through counseling and medical care, or lending your talents to a small neighborhood clinic offering compassionate care for the homeless, becoming a substance abuse counselor in New York means providing life-saving services to those struggling with addiction.

Steps to Becoming Certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor in New York

New York’s Office of Addiction and Supports (OASAS) oversees the credentialing of substance abuse counselors in New York State.

New York offers three levels of certification for substance abuse counselors:

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) – Standard credential for those providing direct clinical care services and substance use disorder counseling anywhere in the state
CASAC - Advanced Counselor – Bachelor’s-level credential
CASAC – Master Counselor – Master’s level credential

Here we lay out the steps to becoming a CASAC, which will allow you to provide direct clinical care services and substance use disorder counseling in New York. One you achieve the CASAC designation, you may choose to upgrade your credential and expand your scope of practice by earning a higher degree. So, we’ve also detailed the requirements to become a CASAC – Advanced Counselor and CASAC – Master Counselor at the end of this guide in the section: With a Higher Degree and More Experience Comes Advanced Certification Options section.

Before you can begin taking the steps to become a CASAC in New York, you’ll need to (1) be at least 18 years old; (2) hold a high school diploma or equivalency; and (3) live or work in New York at least 51 percent of the time during the application period.

If you meet these requirements, you’re good to go. Here are the steps you’ll take to become a CASAC in New York:

1. Complete a Training Program with a 350-Hour Internship

2. Earn a Provisional Trainee Certificate

3. Complete 6,000 Hours of Supervised Work Experience (or less if you hold a degree)

4. Apply for CASAC or CASAC 2 Certification through OASAS

5. Pass the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam

You likely have plenty of questions when it comes to learning how to become a substance abuse counselor, and may even feel a bit overwhelmed by the process. We’ve all been there and we know the feeling.

We’re here to help with step-by-step instructions and the guidance you need to move forward with confidence.

1. Complete a Training Program with a 350-Hour Internship

To become a CASAC, you’ll need to first complete a course of education, and in-person training (internship) that’s equal to 350 clock hours. A number of community colleges provide training programs that meet these requirements. These programs include about 10 courses and take about 12 months to complete.

There are distinct advantages to completing the required education and training through a degree program. If you complete an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in an OASAS-approved human services field, you’ll satisfy most or all of the 350-hour training requirement through a combination of classwork and practicums embedded in the program and dramatically reduce the supervised work experience requirements for CASAC certification (see Step 3).

Earning a degree will also provide you with a more streamlined path to CASAC certification (see Step 3) and qualify you for CASAC 2 certification. It will also position you for OASAS advanced credentials, discussed at the end of this guide (see the section below titled With a Higher Degree and More Experience Comes Advanced Certification Options).

Which field of study should you choose? Degree programs in areas like addiction studies and substance abuse counseling are always a good option, although you may also satisfy the education requirements for CASAC certification by earning a degree in a closely related field of study. Some of the OASAS-approved human services fields include community mental health, counseling/guidance, criminal justice, education, health administration, nursing/medicine, psychology, social work, sociology, recreational therapy, and nutrition. (The OASAS maintains a full list of approved human services degrees.) Other degrees may also be considered if at least 50 percent of the coursework is in a human services field. You can submit your transcripts to OASAS for review.

In addition to your education, you must also complete a number of mandatory, one-time courses that are available, free of charge, through OASAS. Regardless of which path you choose (training program or degree), you’ll need to also take the following courses:

Person Centered Care
Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnostic Criteria Assessment
Opioid Overdose Prevention Basics
NYS Mandated Reporter Training
Harm Reduction Is Part of the Treatment Continuum
Monitoring for Suicide Risk in Treatment Settings
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Professional Boundaries and Reporting Requirements
Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment
Cultural Humility

2. Earn a Provisional Trainee Certificate

Once you’ve completed the required education and internship, you’ll apply to OASAS for a provisional certificate if you qualified through a degree program or a trainee certificate if you qualified by experience.

Both scenarios require you to already hold a job, or at least have one lined up, with a state-certified substance use disorder program or provider.

Programs and providers around the state are short-handed and looking to bring in the kind of compassionate and dedicated people they can teach and mentor. This would involve guiding you through the process of qualifying for your CASAC certification, and eventually more advanced credentials as you progress in your career.

If you took the degree program route, you’ll have the benefit that comes with having connected with local providers during your practicum. It’s entirely possible to initiate your employment even as a student, providing a streamlined path to gaining the experience you need after graduation.

Qualified by completing a 350-hour training program – If you’ve already completed a 350-hour program (or at least 85 clock hours of education and you already happen to have 4,000 hours of work experience), you’ll apply for the CASAC-Trainee certificate.

Qualified by earning a Degree – If you’ve completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an approved human services field, completed the mandatory one-time courses, and your employer has attested that they will be providing the supervision you need for CASAC 2 certification by completing the Verification of Employment or Intent to Hire form, you can then apply for a CASAC-Provisional certificate.

You’ll download and print the application from the OASAS website and then mail it to the provided address.

3. Complete 6,000 Hours of Supervised Work Experience (or less if you hold a degree)

Now it’s time to put in the work and get the experience you’ll need to become a CASAC. You’ll need to complete at least 6,000 hours of supervised work experience (about three years of full-time work), 300 hours of which must be in supervised practical training. An approved work setting must either be operated by OASAS or must hold a valid OASAS operating certificate.

Good news! If you’ve earned an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in an approved human services field, you can substitute your education for some of the 6,000 hours of work experience:

Your work experience must be documented by a supervisor who confirms you provided supervised direct services in SUD assessment, intervention, referral, and counseling, both in individual and group settings.

Your hours must also include monthly, on-site, and documented clinical supervision by a licensed qualified healthcare professional (QHP) or an Advanced or Master CASAC. QHPs include physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals like advanced practice registered nurses, clinical social workers, and physical therapists. Your employer will be able to help arrange all that.

Note: To satisfy the work experience requirement, at least 2,000 hours must have been earned within the last five years.

4. Apply for CASAC or CASAC 2 Certification through OASAS

Now it’s time to gather all of the necessary documentation and complete the CASAC application.

Applications are accepted year-round. Once you’ve submitted your application and the required documentation (download and print the application from the OASAS website and mail it to the address provided), the OASAS Credentialing Unit will review it to determine if you’ve met the requirements for certification.

If you haven’t met all requirements for CASAC certification, they’ll send you a review summary to help you determine if you need to send additional documents or satisfy other requirements.

Your application with OASAS is valid for five years, so you can submit necessary documentation and complete other requirements during this five-year window without incurring any additional fees.

5. Pass the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam

If you’ve met all the requirements for certification, OASAS will send you information regarding the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor exam, a 150-question multiple-choice, computer-based exam. You’ll also receive information from ISO Quality Testing providing you with registration instructions. When registering, you’ll be able to choose the location, date, and time of your exam (there are testing centers located throughout New York).

After you’ve completed the exam, you’ll receive a tentative score at the testing center. OASAS will then send you your official exam results, along with notification of your CASAC certification issuance about four weeks later.

Your CASAC certification must be renewed every three years upon completion of at least 60 clock hours of continuing education that’s related to addiction, behavioral health counseling, and/or prevention. You’ll also need to complete at least six hours of OASAS-approved ethics training.

With a Higher Degree and More Experience Comes Advanced Certification Options in New York

OASAS has two advanced levels of CASAC certification that are designed to reflect your education and additional training. Both levels require you to earn a certificate of completion for 30 hours of approved Clinical Supervision training (earned by completing Clinical Supervision Foundations I – a 14-hour online course, and Clinical Supervision Foundations II, a 16-hour face-to-face course).

The other top line requirements for each certification come down to the degree you hold and any existing experience you might have

Hold the CASAC credential
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher

Hold the CASAC credential for at least three years
Hold a master’s degree or higher in an approved human services field

If you want to pursue any of these advanced designations, you’ll need to complete a CASAC Upgrade Application with the OASAS.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in New York

If there’s any question whether substance abuse counselors are in demand in the Empire State, consider this: New York State’s opioid overdose death rate has more than quadrupled in the last decade.

The country’s opioid overdose death rate as of 2022 was 32.2 out of 100,000 people, but in some parts of New York State, the rate of opioid overdose deaths is more than, or close to, double the national rate, according to statistics from the CDC. For example, between September 2022 and August 2023, Bronx County had an opioid overdose death rate of 67.5 per 100,000 people, and 84 percent of all overdose deaths during this time were related to fentanyl.

Other New York counties that reported skyrocketing opioid overdose deaths during this time were Monroe County (55.1 deaths per 100,000 people); Chautauqua County (51.6 deaths per 100,000 people); Chemung County (47.9 deaths per 100,000 people); Broome County (47.7 deaths per 100,000 people); Cattaraugus County (47.1 deaths per 100,000 people); and Niagara County (44.1 deaths per 100,000 people).

Opioid overdose death rates for NYC boroughs during this time are just as grim:

Bronx County: 67.5 deaths per 100,000 people
New York County (Manhattan): 44 deaths per 100,000 people
Kings County (Brooklyn): 32.1 deaths per 100,000 people
Queens County: 22.8 deaths per 100,000 people
Richmond County (Staten Island): 31.6 deaths per 100,000 people

Fortunately, the number of substance abuse treatment facilities in New York State has held steady in the last decade. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 2020 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, the state averages about 900 facilities, with the latest count at 894 facilities in 2020. In 2020 alone, the state’s substance abuse facilities treated 81,275 New Yorkers.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also reported that as of May 2022, New York reported the second highest number of substance abuse counselor jobs in the nation, at 24,420. During this time, the NYC metro area (which also includes Newark and Jersey City, NJ) ranked as the top metro area in the country for its number of substance abuse counselor jobs: 25,340.

As expected, plentiful job opportunities for substance counselors in New York are expected to continue well into the future. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, jobs for substance abuse counselors in the state are expected to increase by an impressive 33 percent in the decade leading up to 2030. During this ten-year period, the should see about 2,700 annual job openings due to a blend of new job creation, retirements, and natural job turnover.

The New York State OASAS oversees the one of the country’s largest networks of care for substance use disorder. This massive system includes no less than 1,700 prevention, treatment, and recovery programs that help more than 730,000 people every year.

New York’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports operates and staffs 12 Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) throughout the state. These facilities provide both short-term treatment and long-term care, including gender-specific treatment and medication-assisted treatment and serve about 8,000 people every year:

Bronx Addiction Treatment Center, Bronx
Charles K. Post Addiction Treatment Center, Brentwood
Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center, Queens
John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center, Rochester
Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center, Brooklyn
Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center, Buffalo
McPike Addiction Treatment Center, Utica
Richard C. Ward Addiction Treatment Center, Middletown
Russell E. Blaisdell Addiction Treatment Center, Orangeburg
South Beach Addiction Treatment Center, Staten Island
St. Lawrence Addiction Treatment Center, Ogdensburg
Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, Ovid

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in New York City

New York City’s network of care includes everything from 24/7 open access centers to residential facilities to community centers that offer support and resources for those afflicted by substance use disorder and the people who love them.

Open Access Centers: Open access centers provide 24/7 care and resources to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. They often work with law enforcement to help low-level drug offenders locate treatment services. One such open access center is the VIP Open Access Center in the Bronx, which has two locations that connect people to care. The staff completes a comprehensive screening of the patient to determine the proper level of care. They are able to provide immediate crisis intervention services and then refer clients to their network of community partners.

Recovery Centers: Recovery centers throughout the state offer non-clinical recovery support. Some of the recovery centers located throughout NYC include:

Judith Loeb Chiara Recovery & Wellness Center – Exponents, Inc.: Manhattan
Phoenix House – Brooklyn Community Recovery Center: Brooklyn
PARC Recovery Center – Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.: Bronx
Next Step – Community Health Action – S.I.: Staten Island

Outreach and Engagement Services: Outreach and engagement services provide treatment to clients largely through mobile clinics. Staff travel to underserved communities, telepractice sites, and other locations to provide treatment to those in need. For example, Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc., which serves Queens and also has an outpatient treatment and an intensive residential program, provides mobile clinical services through LEAP (Leading the Elevation of Alternative Pathways). Their mobile unit features a “rolling clinic” that’s staffed with a nurse practitioner, clinical counselor, recovery peers, and access to a medical doctor. Elmcor is also one of ten community-based behavioral healthcare agencies in the NYC area that are part of the Behavioral Health NYC IPA LLC, an independent practice that provides people with rapid access to mental health and substance abuse services.

Regional Addiction Resource Centers: Regional addiction resource centers help people identify services and resources aimed at drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. They also organize community awareness events and connect people with additional supports and resources. Manhattan’s InUnity Alliance serves as a regional addiction resource center. This nonprofit serves as the umbrella advocacy, policy, training, and technical association for more than 250 nonprofit, community-based health organizations throughout NYC and New York State.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Buffalo

In Buffalo, substance abuse counselors are employed at major facilities like Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), which is home to the Eastern Niagara Hospital Reflections Recovery Center. Drug addiction services here include inpatient detoxification and rehab, an 18-bed Substance Intervention Program, a medically supervised inpatient detoxification unit, a 20-bed Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program, and a residential program for structured rehab treatment. In 2023 alone, ECMC provided care for patients with substance use disorder through nearly 40,000 outpatient treatment visits.

Substance abuse counselors also work at smaller private programs like the Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center, a 33-bed, inpatient residential rehab program that ranges from two to six weeks. The center’s specialties include women, pregnant women, trauma survivors, and those with co-occurring mental health disorders and addictions.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Long Island

In Long Island, substance abuse counselors are busy making a difference in a variety of programs like the Long Island Center for Recovery (LICR), a residential drug rehab that offers medical detox and inpatient addiction treatment programs, and Seafield, which offers inpatient, outpatient, and family programs, as well as recovery homes for men, women, and young men. Seafield operates 10 recovery homes throughout the region.

Substance abuse counselors are also found in community-based programs like the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD). The staff at LICADD has been working with partners in public health organizations, faith and clergy-based organizations, institutions of higher learning, and researchers and driving legislative change aimed at rehab facility insurance coverage and penalties for reporting overdoses. Their 24-hour hotline, counseling, and referral services have provided hope to Long Islanders for more than 68 years.

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Rochester

Professional opportunities for substance abuse counselors in Rochester are widely available through the Monroe County Office of Mental Health, which oversees the region’s addiction systems and its community agencies. Facilities, services, and resources here include outpatient rehabilitation; inpatient stabilization and rehabilitation; intensive residential, community residence, and supporting living; and prevention, advocacy, and education.

For example, Baden Street Settlement’s Behavioral Health and Community Service’s Counseling and Support Center provides chemical dependency treatment programs that are focused on the unique needs of inner city residents. Their comprehensive services include individual and group counseling and case management.

Substance abuse counselors are also making a difference at Villa of Hope’s Behavioral Health Department, which includes a LIFE Residential Program, and outpatient chemical dependency clinic, an addiction prevention program, and a mental health outpatient clinic.

Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in NYC, Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, and Syracuse, New York

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), substance abuse counselors in New York State earned a median salary of $54,290 as of May 2022, which is about $5,000 more than the national median of $49,710 for this profession. With just a few years of experience, substance abuse counselors here earned about $45,660, while those at the top of the field earned about $83,800.

As of May 2022, New York State ranked fifth in the nation for its average pay of substance abuse counselors ($67,240), while the NYC metropolitan area ranked first in the nation among metro areas for its average pay of substance abuse counselors ($71,180).

How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make in New York City

According to the BLS, New York City substance abuse counselors earned a median salary of $59,260 as of May 2022. During this time, those newest to the profession earned about $48,180, while those at the top of the pay scale earned about $97,060.

How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make in Albany

The BLS reported that as of May 2022, substance abuse counselors in the Albany metro area, which also includes Troy and Schenectady, earned a median salary of $52,030. Those with just a few years of experience earned about $43,160 during this time, while the highest paid earned about $81,420.

How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make in Buffalo

As of May 2022, the BLS reported that substance abuse counselors in the Buffalo metro area, which also includes Cheektowaga and Niagara Falls, earned a starting salary of about $36,040, a median salary of $46,700, and a top salary of about $63,710.

How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make in Ithaca

The BLS reported that as of May 2022, Ithaca’s substance abuse counselors earned a median salary of $63,990. Those newest to the profession earned about $49,870 during this time, while those with extensive experience and advanced credentials earned about $83,640.

How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make in Rochester

According to the BLS, substance abuse counselors in Rochester earned a median salary of $49,410 as of May 2022. With just a few years of experience, these professionals earned about $39,880, while those at the top of their field earned about $66,670.

How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make in Syracuse

According to the BLS, Syracuse substance abuse counselors earned a starting salary of about $43,310 as of May 2022. The median salary for these professionals was $50,350 during this time, while the top earners earned about $71,060.

Substance Abuse Counselor Degree Options in New York

Substance abuse counselor degree options in New York range from associate degrees to master’s degrees and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to serve as valuable members of the drug rehabilitation treatment and services community.

A number of colleges in New York offer 350-hour minimum programs to fulfill the education necessary to qualify for the CASAC – Trainee certificate. For example, the City College of New York (CCNY) offers a ten-course program that meets the education requirements for the trainee certificate. You may also complete the required education and training through organizations like the Outreach Training Institute, which offers the required courses through an online format.

Degrees in the human services field provide aspiring substance abuse counselors in New York with a streamlined path to CASAC certification, as well as advanced certification as CASAC 2, CASAC – Advanced Counselor, and CASAC – Master Counselor. Just some of the colleges and universities in New York offering degree programs in the field include Kingsboro Community College’s AS in Addiction Studies; SUNY Sullivan’s AAS in Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counseling; Empire State University’s BS in Addiction Studies; and New York Tech’s MS in Mental Health Counseling.

OASAS offers a number of full scholarships to individuals working with community-based organizations such as The Addictions Care Center, the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County, and St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center. They also offer 325 full scholarships to Stony Brook University and Alfred State College to complete the 350-hour CASAC program in an online format. For applicants pursuing Empire State University’s (SUNY Empire) BS in Addiction Studies program, they also offer scholarships for at least one semester of study, with the potential for funding for the entire program.

Clinton Community College

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Dutchess Community College

Behavioral Sciences Department
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Erie Community College SUNY

Health Sciences Division
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Associate Degrees

Finger Lakes Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Hybrid

Associate Degrees

Fulton-Montgomery Community College SUNY

Human and Public Services
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Genesee Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Hybrid

Associate Degrees

Hilbert College

Behavioral Sciences Department
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Online

Associate Degrees

Bachelor's Degrees

Option to combine the BS in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse-Chemical Dependency with a Master of Public Administration degree

Hofstra University

School of Health Sciences, Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Master's Degrees

Graduate Certificates

Hudson Valley Community College SUNY

Human Services and Chemical Dependency Counseling Department
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Associate Degrees

Iona University

Psychology Department
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Bachelor's Degrees

Jamestown Community College SUNY

Human Services Department
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Hybrid

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Jefferson Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Online

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Kingsborough Community College CUNY

Department of Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Online

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Mohawk Valley Community College

School of Public and Human Services
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Hybrid

Associate Degrees

Monroe Community College SUNY

Department of Human Services
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Hybrid

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Niagara County Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

North Country Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Online

Associate Degrees

Schenectady County Community College SUNY

Division of Liberal Arts
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

St. Joseph's University, New York

Department of Human Services
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Suffolk County Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Associate Degrees

Sullivan County Community College SUNY

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Associate Degrees

SUNY Adirondack

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Associate Degrees

SUNY Brockport

School of Education Health and Human Services, Department of Healthcare Studies
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Bachelor's Degrees

SUNY Broome Community College

Division of Liberal Arts, Department of Psychology and Human Services
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

SUNY Corning Community College

Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Associate Degrees

SUNY Westchester Community College

School of Business and Professional Careers
Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

Syracuse University

David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Accreditation: MSCHE
Online

Bachelor's Degrees

Graduate Certificates

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Accreditation: MSCHE
Campus, Hybrid

Undergraduate Certificates

Associate Degrees

2023 US Bureau of Labor Statistics salary figures shown here for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors. Job growth projections are from the US Department of Labor-sponsored resource, CareerOneStop. Figures are based on state data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed August 2024.