Behavioral Health Specialist COMPREHENSIVE OPTIONS FOR DRUG ABUSERS, INC.Behavioral Health SpecialistORBachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related area of study OR Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or closely related area of study A minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of coursework in some or all of the following courses: elemental/intro psychology, social psychology/sociology, human behavior, development or biology, statistics/research methods, substance misuse, criminogenic/forensic, psychopharmacology or neuroscience, cognitive development and/or communication; behavior modification, or cultural practices. Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.