Addictions Counseling Student Resources
Addictions Counseling Resources
Overview
The central goal of the Masters of Arts in Addictions Counseling is to provide the region with highly proficient addictions counselors who have the knowledge, effectiveness and commitment to work in a wide variety of addictions counseling, intensive treatment and prevention settings. The 60-semester hour addictions counseling program provides essential coursework and clinical experience leading to eligibility and consideration for licensure as a clinical addiction specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina.
Important Forms and Documents
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| UNC Charlotte Clinical Field Site Placement List | |
| Permission to Record Form ADULT CLIENT | |
| Permission to Record Form ADULT CLIENT (Spanish Translation) | |
| Permission to Record Form MINOR CLIENT | |
| Permission to Record Form MINOR CLIENT (Spanish Translation) | |
| Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Form |
Websites and Platforms
DocuSign Resources
GoReact Resources
Note: GoReact will only be available through your canvas course. To access your assignment, please log in through Canvas, and open the corresponding Course and Assignment.
Student Expectations
You are responsible for knowing and following practicum and internship guidelines. You risk complicating the practicum or internship process, which may affect your progression through the program. If you are unsure how to proceed, consult your faculty advisor and the school counseling clinical coordinator.
Since these guidelines cover your on-site actions as well, check with your site supervisor to make sure that you are acting according to the institution or school policies and procedures. For example, know and follow the procedures for requesting a professional day or taking sick leave. As noted earlier, practicum and internship students, even unpaid ones, must adhere to professional, institutional, and ethical standards.
The minimum number of on-site hours for the practicum is 150, with a minimum of 60 hours of direct client contact.
The internship experience consists of 600 hours of on-site work, across two consecutive semesters, with 240 total hours expected in direct contact with clients.
Typically, direct client contact comes in four different forms, (a) individual counseling, (b) group counseling, (c) psycho-educational or classroom guidance groups, and (d) parent or family meetings. All other activities are considered non-direct hours.
Addictions Counseling Resources
Map of Addictions Counseling Sites