Counselor - The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals

Counselor - The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals Counselor features in-depth coverage of the latest research and news about mental health, behavioral health, counseling, addiction and recovery.

Serving the addiction and behavioral health field since 1975, Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals is a national, peer-reviewed publication that blends the in-depth information often found in journals with the ease-of-read and style of a magazine. The magazine has a circulation of 40,000+ addiction treatment professionals – including psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, criminal justice personnel, nurses, clinical supervisors, social workers, and mental health counselors.

It's time for CCAPP's 12th annual Addiction Leadership Conference. Earn up to 18 continuing education credits, which inc...
03/22/2026

It's time for CCAPP's 12th annual Addiction Leadership Conference.

Earn up to 18 continuing education credits, which includes 6 hours in ethics.

April 21 & 22 in Sacramento.

See more information at the link in the comments.

The job search can be tough - no matter if you need a job or have one to fill. Counselor is here to help with our intern...
03/21/2026

The job search can be tough - no matter if you need a job or have one to fill.

Counselor is here to help with our international job board.

Our database is updated every hour and is free to use. You can search by location or interest.

Create your free account today. Link in the comments.

Get tools to strengthen family engagement while maintaining respect for family diversity and complexity. Join our partne...
03/20/2026

Get tools to strengthen family engagement while maintaining respect for family diversity and complexity.

Join our partner the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers April 29 29 for "Engaging Families, Strengthening Outcomes: An Introduction to FamilyFrame for Youth Substance Use & Behavioral Health".

This CE-based webinar is free if you attend live (or for NBHAP members once for sale).

More information, including registration, can be found at the link in the comments.

The history of addiction recovery in America has witnessed numerous cycles of growth and decline. William Stauffer gives...
03/19/2026

The history of addiction recovery in America has witnessed numerous cycles of growth and decline.

William Stauffer gives a quick primer in Vol 24, Issue 3's Counselor Concerns column.

Read the article at the link in the comments.

Free CE webinar!Join our partner the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers on March 25 for 'Contingency Ma...
03/19/2026

Free CE webinar!

Join our partner the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers on March 25 for 'Contingency Management in Behavioral Health: What Works and Why It Matters'. Learn about the strong evidence behind the model and the real-world considerations for implementing CM programs within clinical and organizational settings.

More information at the link in the comments.

In part 2 of Nick Jaworski's article on avoiding common marketing mistakes, he writes about the problems of investing in...
03/18/2026

In part 2 of Nick Jaworski's article on avoiding common marketing mistakes, he writes about the problems of investing in things like Google Ads and ignoring your reputation.

Read the Industry Insider column at the link in the comments.

There are additional challenges and barriers in recovery capital.David Best writes about the five factors that can be cl...
03/17/2026

There are additional challenges and barriers in recovery capital.

David Best writes about the five factors that can be classed as negative recovery capital in the Vol 24, Issue 3 Recovery Capital column.

Read the article at the link in the comments.

Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more. On the latest episode, Justin Phill...
03/17/2026

Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more.

On the latest episode, Justin Phillips discusses the military, leadership, and designing SUD programs.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and direct link in the comments.

Michael Prichard recounts his setback in trying non-alcoholic beer in the CCAPP column of the Vol 24, Issue 3 of Counsel...
03/16/2026

Michael Prichard recounts his setback in trying non-alcoholic beer in the CCAPP column of the Vol 24, Issue 3 of Counselor.

Read the article at the link in the comments.

Get CEs for as low as $50 each! The National Behavioral Health Association of Providers has a wide range of webinars, ma...
03/16/2026

Get CEs for as low as $50 each!

The National Behavioral Health Association of Providers has a wide range of webinars, many of which offer up CEs after.

If you're a member, there's a discount - sometimes even free.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

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Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals is a national, peer-reviewed publication that blends the in-depth information often found in journals with the ease-of-read and style of a magazine. The magazine has a circulation of 100,000+ addiction treatment professionals – including psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, criminal justice personnel, nurses, clinical supervisors, social workers, and mental health counselors.