I have am Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee I would also like to gain work experience in order to obtain Credentialed Prevention Specialists certification as a means to increase the likelihood of employment through acquired qualifications. looking ahead, another option is to become a certified teacher/instructor for the NYS Office or Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Any one of these three fields are doable and have the potential for employment.