Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS):

• Bachelors degree in a Human Services related field from an accredited institution (Copy of degree and transcript must be attached to application. Subject to Board approval)

• 180 hours pre-approved coursework.  Appropriate college credit can be used toward CPS coursework.  College courses will be approved at the Boards discretion.  All other CPS coursework must have prior approval from the Certification Board.

• 2 years (4,000 hours) in at least 1 of the 6 domains of Prevention.  This requirement also contains a 120 hours practicum completed within 2 years of the date of application.

• IC&RC Prevention Written Exam

Associate Prevention Specialist (APS):

• 1 year (2,000 hours) prevention experience in at least 1 of the 6 domains of prevention

• 50 hours prevention coursework in any of the 6 Domains within the last 4 years of submission of application

• 50 hours of alcohol/drug coursework within the last 4 years of submission of application

• Recertification -  every 2 years from date of initial issue date. 50 hours continued prevention education required, along with nonrefundable recertification fee.

 
Chemical Dependency Associate (CDA):

• 2,000 hours work experience in pre-approved facility

• 200 hours pre-approved supervised practicum  provided by an LCADC or CCS

• 72 hours educational training

• Recertification - every two years.  40 hour addiction related continuing education required.  Hours must fall within the 2 year period between recertifications.

Criminal Justice Counselor (CJC):
The CJC credential is intended for use within the criminal justice field.  It is not a clinical practice credential and cannot substitute for the CADC in State regulations.  Private Practice counselors must have a license approved by the Division of Consumer Affairs to provide independent counseling.

Track I:

• 2 years full time employment (4,000 hours) in a clinical counseling position where 50% of the caseload is criminal justice specific

• Must have a CADC

• 30 clock hours criminal justice education

• 100 hours supervised practical training in 6 domains of criminal justice

Track II:

• 2 years full time employment (4,000 hours) in a clinical counseling position where 100% of the caseload is criminal justice specific

• 72 hours pre-approved training

• 30 clock hours criminal justice education

• 100 hours supervised practical training in 6 domains of criminal justice

Note:  Applicants work experience must be within 2 years from date of submission of application.

Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS):

Track I

• Track One requires a CADC.  Applicant must have completed at least 1 recertification for the CADC.

• 5 years experience working in the field of chemical dependency.  These 5 years are to be immediately prior to the date of application

• 3 years clinical supervisory experience in the field of chemical dependency within 10 years immediately prior to the date of application.

• 30 hours clinical supervisory course work (previously approved by the Certification Board) within 10 years immediately prior to the date of application.  In-service training will not be accepted.

• IC&RC Certified Clinical Supervisory exam

• 3 references:
  1 Supervisor from within your facility
  1 CADC from outside your facility
  1 Colleague from within your facility

• Signed and witnessed authorization and release form
  Signed Statement of Understanding
  Signed Ethical Standards

Track II

• Masters degree (or Doctorate) in counseling or related field, copy must be submitted with application.  The Masters or Doctorate degree must include 18 graduate credits in counseling related coursework. 

• 5 years experience working in the field of chemical dependency.  These 5 years are to be immediately prior to the date of application

• 3 years clinical supervisory experience in the field of chemical dependency within 10 years immediately prior to the date of application.

• 30 hours clinical supervisory course work (previously approved by the Certification Board) within 10 years immediately prior to the date of application.  In-service training will not be accepted.  Formal education may be accepted if the course descriptions are submitted and clearly indicate supervisory training.

• 60 hours alcohol and/or drug education within 10 years immediately prior to date of application.

• IC&RC Certified Clinical Supervisory exam

• 3 references:
  1 Supervisor from within your facility
  1 CADC from outside your facility
  1 Colleague from within your facility

• Signed and witnessed authorization and release form

• Signed Statement of Understanding

• Signed Ethical Standards

Please note:  as of 1/1/1999, all originals of certificates must be submitted with the application, as well as a set of photocopies and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  Once the review has been completed, the originals will be returned.  If the SASE is not included, the originals will not be returned.

Recertification:  30 hours clinical supervisor or alcohol and drug counseling related continuing education every 2 years

Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS):
The CTTS is not an independent clinical practice credential and should only be used for work within health care or counseling settings.  Private practice counselors must have a license approved by the Division of consumer Affairs to provide independent counseling.

• 42 clock hours training

• Masters or above in Human Services field within 1 year of full time counseling or health care experience.

• Bachelors in Human Services with 2 years of full time counseling or health care experience.

• CADC/LCADC/Nursing or other recognized health related qualification, with 4 years full time counseling or health care experience.

• Reference - 1 supervisor from within your facility

• Signed and witnessed authorization and release form

• Signed Statement of Understanding

• Signed Ethical Standards

• Recertification - every 2 years with 18 hours continuing education on tobacco dependence treatment

Addiction and Disability Specialist (ADS):
The ADS credential is intended for use by those working within an addiction or disability setting.  It is not a clinical practice credential and cannot substitute for the CADC or CMS in State regulations.  Private practice counselors must have a license approved by the Division of Consumer Affairs to provide independent counseling.

• 4,000 hours work experience in an organization that primarily serves people with the disabilities listed in the educational coursework.  Experience must be in 1 of the following areas: Counseling, Supervisory, Special Education or Advocacy.  This experience must be in a disability specific position, including alcohol and drug counseling.

• Pre-Approved 100 hour supervised practicum in the 5 CADC counseling domains.

• Bachelors in Human Services related field

• Track 1:
  CADC or LCADC
  36 hours pre-approved disability training
  OR
  Track 2:
  No CADC
  36 hours pre-approved disability training
  54 hours pre-approved alcohol and drug counseling coursework

• Recertification - every 2 years with 40 hours addiction and/or disability related education.

Certified Perinatal Addiction Specialist (CPAS):

• 2 years full time experience (4,000 hours) where 50% of the caseload is working with women of childbearing age and/or their children. 
  Work experience must be obtained working in 1 of the following fields:
  Social Work
  Addiction Counseling
  Child Abuse Prevention
  Maternal Child Health
  Mental Health
  Drug Courts/TASC
  Psychology
  DYFS
  Domestic Violence
  Family Treatment
  Case Worker
  Nursing

• Bachelors degree or RN in Human Services or Health related field.  Degree must consist of 120 hours education.  Official transcript must show a minimum of 20 hours in any one of the following areas:
  Criminal Justice
  Psychology
  Social Work
  Social/Political Science
  Nursing
  Biology
  Anatomy and Physiology
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  Education in Childhood Development/Special Education

• 360 hour supervised practical training - to be completed within 3 years immediately prior to application.

• Recertification - every 2 years with 40 hours continuing education in the perinatal addiction related coursework.

Please contact the Addiction Professionals Certification Board, Inc. regarding requirements for the following:

Certified MICA Specialist (CMS)
Community Mental Health Associate (CMHA)
Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist (CODS)
Recovery Mentor Associate (RMA)
Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC)

Certificates for LCADC and CADCs only:
Gambling
DUI
Disability
Perinatal Addiction
Womens Treatment Specialist