An Associate Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience (a minimum of 3,640 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting or. The Drug & Alcohol counselor is responsible for maintaining complete, accurate, and timely clinical records, ensuring that all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, aftercare plans, and other required documentation are completed in accordance with established regulatory and agency timelines.