Sherry Dockins MASA, LCPC, CADC, ICDVP Substance Abuse Coordinator for Human Services

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1 Sherry Dockins MASA, LCPC, CADC, ICDVP Substance Abuse Coordinator for Human Services

2 CADC Becoming a Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor

3 Levels of Certification Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CRADC) Certified Supervisor Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CSADC) Certified Master Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CMADC)

4 Levels of Certification The CADC credential is recognized only in Illinois. The CRADC, CSADC, and CMADC credentials are reciprocal levels. After CADC has been obtained, members may transition to a reciprocal level.

5 Two Pathways Work Experience Accredited Addiction Training Program (ATP)

6 One Path Work Experience Requirements Work Hours 4,000 Supervision Hours 150 Education Hours 225 Hours 100 hrs-aoda Specific 6 hrs-professional Ethics & Responsibility 119 hrs -Performance Domains CADC Examination

7 Qualified Work Experience Definition Paid work experience providing counseling - 51% of time with a client caseload providing primary alcohol and other drug abuse counseling. Primary responsibility - providing AODA counseling to an individual and/or group, preparing treatment plans, documenting client s progress, and clinically supervised by an individual knowledgeable in addiction counseling.

8 IVCC s Accredited Addiction Training Work Hours 4,000 3,000 with Associates Degree Education Hours 225 Hours Substance Abuse Tx Certificate 300 hours of practicum Minimum of 3 months 1 hr/wk supervision 12 core functions Examination Program (ATP)

9 Core Competencies Screening Intake Orientation Assessment Treatment Planning Counseling Case Management Crisis Intervention Client Education Referral Reports and Record Keeping Consultation with other professionals in regard to client treatment/services

10 IVCC s Substance Abuse Basic Treatment Program Credit Hrs HSR 1000 Intro to Human Services 3.0 PSY 1000 General Psychology 3.0 HSR 1201 Counseling Methods & Interviewing Techniques 3.0 HSR 1202 Helping Across Cultures 3.0 HSR 1204 Addictive Disorders 3.0 PSY 2006 Abnormal Psychology 3.0 HSR 1208 Substance Abuse Internship 5.0 Basic Credit Hours Total 23.0

11 IVCC s Substance Abuse Treatment Program Advanced (in addition to Basic) Credit Hrs CRJ 2050 Issues in Criminal Justice 3.0 HSR 1203 Intro to Group Dynamics 3.0 HSR 1205 Case Management Skills 3.0 SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology 3.0 Advanced Total 12.0 Basic and Advanced Grand Total 35.0

12 Paid Work Hours 4000 if GED or High School Diploma 3000 if Associate s Degree 2000 if Bachelor s Degree

13 Human Services Associate in Human Services AAS 65 credit hours Applied Science 46 Credit hours from Advanced SA Cert Including 6 credit hours of electives CRJ 2050 Issues in Criminal Justice PSY 2006 Abnormal

14 Additional Courses For Human Services Associate

15 1,000 Work Hours Waived Advanced Substance Abuse Certificate Human Services AAS & Advanced Certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment 19 Credit Hours

16 Old School Addictions Family Clinical

17 Trends: Dual Diagnosis Addiction Clinical Family

18 Trends: Counselors Recovery Recovery Education Education

19 Salary High School w/ CADC Associates w/ CADC Bachelors w/ CADC Masters w/ CADC License w/ CADC

20 Complete interview with Program Coordinator Complete paperwork Student Practicum site IVCC Maintain a C average in Substance Abuse Program 300 supervised Practicum hours in not less than 3 months 150 hours min. of documented supervision on core competencies 1 hour per week Complete edited paperwork for Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Certification for IAODAPCA Complete paid work experience Process

21 IAODAPCA Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (800) (Illinois only) (217) (217) (fax)

22 How to Apply Read entire Illinois Model thoroughly Complete application Include all required attachments Sign, date, and notarize Code of Ethics Verify completeness of your application by using the CADC Checklist MAIL application to IAODAPCA. Faxed applications are not accepted. If application has been downloaded from the IAODAPCA web page, include the application fee.

23 Completion of IAODAPCA Accredited Preparatory AODA Counselor Training Program Demographics Page 2-3 Name, Address, Etc. Work Experience Page 4-6 Letter of Completion of Program Assurance and Release Page 9 Signed and Dated Code of Ethics Page 15 Signed, Dated, and Notarized

24 Written Examination. Examination Applicants have the opportunity to take the written examination prior to approval of application by submitting the minimum application requirements: General information pages of application Signed, dated, and notarized Code of Ethics Payment of application fee Letter from applicant requesting to take the examination prior to application approval. Information must be received prior to application deadline Applicant will receive an examination letter and test code sheet. To be scheduled for examination, applicant must return test code sheet with payment of the examination fee.

25 Fees Application Fee $ Written Examination $ Late Fee for Exam $ Transition to Another Classification $ Initial Certification Fee (CADC) $ Biennial Certification Fee (CADC) $ Initial Certification Fee (CRADC) $ Biennial Certification Fee (CRADC) $ Initial Certification Fee (CSADC) $ Biennial Certification Fee (CSADC) $ Initial Certification Fee (CMADC) $ Biennial Certification Fee (CMADC) $170.00

26 Maintaining CADC 40 continuing education units (CEUs) every 2 years Two domains Category I Category II Sources of education: 15 CEUs - Specific to alcohol and drugs 25 CEUs Core functions college courses, seminars, conferences, in-services, lectures, etc. 1 college semester hour = 15 clock hours 1 college quarter hour = 10 clock hours 1 college trimester hour = 12 clock hours