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.

Transgender individuals face disproportionately high rates of substance use disorders and mental health conditions compa...
02/03/2026

Transgender individuals face disproportionately high rates of substance use disorders and mental health conditions compared to their cisgender counterparts.

Read more in Vol 24, Issue 3, at the link in the comments.

March 18! Join our partner NBHAP for the free webinar 'From Reactive to Proactive Compliance'. Dr. Matt Michaels will sh...
02/03/2026

March 18!

Join our partner NBHAP for the free webinar 'From Reactive to Proactive Compliance'.

Dr. Matt Michaels will share how to maintain inspection readiness will be described, as well as regular review cycles for key documents - among other topics.

More information, including how to register, at the link in our comments.

In part 2 of Nick Jaworski's article on avoiding common marketing mistakes, he writes about the problems of investing in...
02/03/2026

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.

Mell McCracken and Jack Moll describe what it was like looking for rehab options as part of the LGBTQ+ community and dis...
02/02/2026

Mell McCracken and Jack Moll describe what it was like looking for rehab options as part of the LGBTQ+ community and discuss why organizations need to offer more affirming care in Vol 24, Issue 3.

Read the article 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...
02/02/2026

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.

There are additional challenges and barriers in recovery capital.David Best writes about the five factors that can be cl...
02/02/2026

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.

Become a Certified Admissions and Marketing Specialist (CAMS) and learn how to market addiction treatment in an ethical ...
02/01/2026

Become a Certified Admissions and Marketing Specialist (CAMS) and learn how to market addiction treatment in an ethical manner.

Our partners CCAPP and the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers have worked together to present this nationally-recognized credential.

Six courses, all online, and can be taken in any order.

Learn about it on the site linked in the first comment.

You can get John W. Herdman's "A Rational Workbook for Change" from CCAPP. Only $32.50, they also are the only authorize...
01/31/2026

You can get John W. Herdman's "A Rational Workbook for Change" from CCAPP.

Only $32.50, they also are the only authorized organization to use this book in training. Talk to them today about training for your organization.

Help your clients manage change in their life today. Link to buy in the comments.

Earn up to 38 CEs.Our partner CCAPP now has MATS, or the Medication Assisted Treatment Series. This self-paced program h...
01/30/2026

Earn up to 38 CEs.

Our partner CCAPP now has MATS, or the Medication Assisted Treatment Series.

This self-paced program has five different series, each tackling various emerging trends within behavioral health.

Link in comments.

Needing to relocate to a different state and worried about your licenses? If you have a credential through an IC&RC memb...
01/28/2026

Needing to relocate to a different state and worried about your licenses?

If you have a credential through an IC&RC member board, you can easily transfer that to another jurisdiction that is also on the board.

See more at the link in the comments.

Free Webinar!Gain practical, actionable tools to enhance accuracy, reduce write-offs, and ensure proper payment for the ...
01/27/2026

Free Webinar!

Gain practical, actionable tools to enhance accuracy, reduce write-offs, and ensure proper payment for the services your organization provides.

Join our partner the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers on February 11 for 'Navigating Insurance Denials', brought to you by Jane.

This webinar is designed for billing teams, clinicians, administrators, revenue-cycle specialists, and anyone involved in the insurance or reimbursement process.

More information (and register) 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.