Employers want all of the following from employees with a bachelor's degree, except which one?

• A. Therapy skills
• B. Strong communication skills
• C. Problem-solving ability
• D. Teamwork and collaboration

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that a bachelor’s degree typically signals readiness for a range of universal, transferable skills, not advanced clinical practice. Employers expect strong communication, solid problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively in teams. These capabilities support everyday work in many settings, including addiction services, where you need to share information clearly, analyze situations, and coordinate with other professionals.

Therapy skills, however, are specialized clinical abilities involving counseling techniques, client assessment, treatment planning, and delivering therapeutic interventions. Those competencies usually require graduate-level training, supervised practice, and licensure. A bachelor’s degree holder can excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, but independent therapy skills go beyond what undergraduate programs typically provide and are developed later through advanced education and credentialing. That’s why therapy skills are the exception among the listed expectations.