A preceptor is an advanced degreed professional clinician who provides clinical supervision and mentoring to alcohol and drug counselors.

The word "preceptor" is synonymous with "mentor." Each preceptor works as an expert consultant and typically provides weekly support to his or her assigned counselors. The preceptor offers staff development, training, technical assistance, and quality control through the development of an individualized tutorial relationship with each counselor. It is a unique program of professional growth and development for each counselor being supervised.

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