Incentive-Related Human Resource Practices for Substance Use Disorder Counselors: Salaries, Benefits, and Training.
Understanding factors associated with incentive-related human resource practices for substance use disorder counselors can help promote a stable workforce in this occupation. We examined three counselor incentives-salaries, benefits, training-and the link with organizational, counselor, and patient characteristics. Data were collected in 2007/08 via face-to-face interviews with 345 administrators/clinical directors in private treatment centers. Centers paid counselors an average of $38,800 annually and provided a mean of 2.83 benefits and 1.61 training (0-4 scales). Characteristics differed based on the incentive. Centers' managements need to be aware of different incentives that can help attract and retain counselors.
Institute for Behavioral Research, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Tanja C
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Rothrauff
Amanda J
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Abraham
Brian E
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Bride
Paul M
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Roman