What is the Specialization in Addictions?
Combined preparation for community mental health treatment and co-occurring addiction problems.
A common misconception is that professional mental health and addictions counselors are only prepared to work with clients struggling with addiction, and are therefore limited in the services they can provide. On the contrary, students who graduate from the Professional Mental Health Counseling—Specialization in Addictions program are trained to work effectively and professionally with all mental health clients, including those with addiction problems and those without. They are also uniquely trained to work with co-occurring disorders common to all treatment contexts.
Completing a master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling—Specialization in Addictions prepares graduates to pursue licensure as professional counselor (LPC) and certification in drug and alcohol counseling (CADC-I).
Professional Mental Health Counseling is located in room 326 of Rogers Hall on the Graduate Campus.
MSC: 86
email ctsp@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6060
fax 503-768-6065
Chair Cort Dorn-Medeiros
Professional Mental Health Counseling
Professional Mental Health Counseling
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 86
Portland OR 97219