Associate in Science

Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Addictions Counseling

Program

This degree provides students with a foundation in general education and provides a concentration of course work focused on the knowledge and practical skills needed to support the recovery of persons with psychosocial disabilities, particularly addictive disorders. Beginning skills are taught in some courses. Psychosocial rehabilitation and addictions counseling can begin at the associate in science level and may advance through a baccalaureate program, a master’s degree and a doctorate in related fields. Rewarding career possibilities exist at all levels. Jobs are available in psychiatric rehabilitation, community mental health settings, addiction treatment facilities and numerous other areas. This degree may be earned part-time.

For information, contact faculty advisor, Donna Marie McElroy, at (609) 343-5677 or dmcelroy@atlanticcape.edu or department chair, Dr. Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz at (609) 343-4982 or bsanders@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of psychosocial and addictions rehabilitation principles, models and evidence-based intervention strategies, as well as an understanding of the symptoms, and functional deficits associated with psychiatric disabilities;
Employ individual and group counseling techniques needed to develop partnerships with service users and assist them in identifying and achieving their recovery goals;
Identify community resources that promote wellness and recovery;
Demonstrate the ability to document progress towards recovery goals;
Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior and attitudes in the classroom and the clinical fieldwork site.

(PRAC - Fall 2024)