Substance abuse counselors work tirelessly to help individuals who struggle with addiction to lead healthier and happier lives. However, with millions of people struggling with addiction every year, the work of a substance abuse counselor is much more complex than it may appear. On one hand, it is undoubtedly rewarding helping people discover new meaning in life when they are independent of drugs and/or alcohol. On the other, there are financial commitments, time constraints, and other responsibilities that come along with pursuing a career in this field. Below are some of the key skills and responsibilities of being a substance abuse counselor.

Dallas, TX, November 10, 2017 – Janet Elkin, President and CEO of GHR Healthcare--the parent company of GHR Human Services, was a featured speaker at the Client Panel and Networking Event co-sponsored by EmpowerHer Women’s Business Resource Group and Capital One’s Commercial Banking Group, held in New York City recently.

Houston, TX, May 10, 2017 – GHR Acquisition, a Houston-based healthcare firm, has announced the acquisition of General Healthcare Resources (“GHR”), including their behavioral health-based business line GHR Human Services, a mid-market healthcare staffing company with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida.

Over the last few years, technology has taken a central role in helping special education students learn and communicate better. The most important aspect is that this technology is often fairly ubiquitous in society at large, but is being adapted with applications software and programs that are designed and administrated by behavioral health professionals and educators across the country.