|   Start Your Career HereThere are many opportunities to join SUD treatment teams at private and public organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Get the knowledge and skills you need to make a positive impact. There are training programs and accredited schools where you can pursue your career. Learn more about the accredited schools and the training programs to become a Substance Use Disorder Clinician or Counselor. Substance Use Counselor Certifying BodiesFind out more about training programs to become a certified SUD Counselor by clicking on the associations below.Training Programs in Los Angeles CountyIf you are considering becoming a Licensed Clinician, click on the list of institutions in Los Angeles County by field of practice. Those institutions with a * have substance use disorder-related courses, programs, or tracks.Institution NameInstitución AddressDirección WebsiteSitio Physician Assistant ProgramPrograma de Asistente Medico University of Southern California* 1000 S. Fremont Ave Unit 7, Bld A11, Room 11-150 Alhambra, CA 91803 Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science Master of Health Science 1731 E. 120th St. Los Angeles, CA 90059 Nurse Practitioner ProgramCalificado para Ejercer la Medicina Azusa Pacific University* Administration West Building 568 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 California State University – Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Clinical Social Worker ProgramPrograma de Trabajador Social Clínico Azusa Pacific University* Department of Social Work Azusa Pacific University PO Box 7000 Azusa, CA 91702 California State University, Long Beach School of Social Work California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840 California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 California State University, Northridge Department of Social Work Sierra Hall 208 CSU Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs 3250 Public Affairs Building Box 951656 Los Angeles, CA 90095 University of Southern California* Montgomery Ross Fisher Building Los Angeles, CA 90089 Marriage and Family Therapist ProgramPrograma de Terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar Azusa Pacific University* Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Azusa Pacific University PO Box 7000 Azusa, CA 91702 California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032 California State University, Northridge ED 1218 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330 Chicago School of Professional Psychology 617 W. 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Mount St. Mary's University Doheny Campus 10 Chester Place Los Angeles, CA 90007 University of Southern California* 3470 Trousdale Parkway Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90089 Clinical Psychology ProgramPrograma de Psicología Clínica Alliant International University, Los Angeles 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Unit 5 Alhambra, CA 91803 University of La Verne Psy. D Program in Clinical Psychology Hoover Building 1950 Third Street La Verne, CA 91750 Addiction Psychiatry FellowshipBeca de Psiquiatría de Adicciones UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program UCLA School of Medicine 760 Westwood Blvd. Room 38-244 Los Angeles, CA 90095 VA Greater Los Angeles/UCLA-San Fernando Valley Program UCLA-San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program 16111 Plummer St. Bldg. 10 Education Office (116A3) North Hills, CA 91343 Undergraduate/ExtensionLicenciatura/ Extensión AddressDirección WebsiteWebsite 
                        	
                        	Treatment enables people to counteract addiction's powerful disruptive effects on the brain and behavior and to regain control of their lives.– National Institute on Drug Abuse 
                         
                        	In 2017, about 1 in 13 people aged 12 or older needed substance use treatment.– Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
                        	
                        	Substance Abuse Counselors rank #4 in Best Social Services Jobs and #50 in 100 Best Jobs.– U.S. News & World Report 
                         
	If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder, also known as addiction, we can help.
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