New Standards for N.A.D.A.I. Intervention Institute Inc. Credentialing

1 New Standards for N.A.D.A.I. Intervention Institute Inc. Credentialing 3331 Marston Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129 Phone 215-228-8911 www.nadai.us CERTIFIED NATIONAL DRUG & ALCOHOL INTERVENTIONIST >C.N.D.A.I.< Provision of screening/ assessment and intake referral of clients and families. 1. Provision of crisis intervention services as needed are requested. 2. Provision of co- dependency counseling, individual, group, family therapy, and vocational counseling. 3. Provides information and materials on the various components of alcoholism/ addiction and the life coping skills- such as stress management, communication, assertiveness training, interpersonal issues, etc. 4. Insures appropriate utilization of community resources insures that clients are introduced to appropriate community support groups, etc. 5. Consults with other substance abuse service providers as indicated. 6. Completes all required statistical, clinical and administrative reports pertaining to the intervention team. 7. Assembles and prepares the intervention team. 8. Certification on the state level or National level or NADAI accepted equivalency. 9. Documentation of 1 year or 1,000 hours of supervised work experience or present supervisor and 2 other professionals must attest to competency. Work experience may be substituted if applicant holds a Bachelor/ Master degree in Behavioral Science, or related field. 10. Education Requirement: 100 hours in classroom, in service training, or approved Home Study Courses. TEST WITH SATISFACTORY SCORE. 11. New Price $345.00. + 5.00 S/H for two years. Renewal $185.00 and 30 hours CEU CERTIFIED NATIONAL ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR // >C.N.A.C.< I / II / III (HOURS VARY so choose one) CNAC 1 = 4050 hrs. CNAC II = 6050 hrs. CNAC III = 6550 hrs. CNAC IV = 6850 hrs. 1

2 1. Provision of screening/ assessment, intake or referral of clients /families, intervention. 2. Provision of co-dependency counseling, individual, group& family therapy. c) Provides information and materials on the various components of family stability and life coping skills such as stress management, communication, assertiveness, and interpersonal issues. 3. Insures appropriate utilization of community resources; insures that clients are introduced to appropriate community support groups, etc. 4. Consults with other crisis service providers and providers as indicated. 5. Completes all required statistical, clinical, and administrative reports. 6. Coordinates referrals from in and out to community alcoholism/ substance abuse service providers and/ or other agencies/ service providers as indicated. 7. Provides follow- up on an outpatient basis. 8. Maintains communications according to federal, state, and center confidentiality guidelines. 9. Develops and maintains working knowledge of 12 step based self- help organizations. 10. Provides consultation and case management. 11. Certification on the State level or National level or NADAI accepted equivalency. Documentation of 300 hours of educational training and three years or 3000 hours of 51 percent of the time work/documented volunteer experience, if applicant has Bachelor level education in related fields. For those not having minimum bachelor level or masters level education that can be verified the new NADAI requirements starting Oct.1, 2010, will be 6000 hours and one year to come into compliance with NADAI approved education. Those being recertified can elect to renew early and they will not loose any additional time on their certification. Renewals must be done at least 3 weeks before renewal dates expire. These professionals must come into full compliance with at least a Bachelor level education by Oct. 14, 2010. These requirements are to assure that NADAI is in sync with the other certification bodies, and will be strictly enforced. Those who do not have full hours required may apply for Associate Level I, which requires 100 hours of education and one-year work/ volunteer experience. Associate Level II, which requires 2,000 hours of supervised work/ volunteer experience and 200 hours of education. Associate Applicants have one year and one month to advance from one level to the next level. National Certified Counselor Assistant 1 (NCCAI) must be supervised when counseling, have 1 year experience paid or volunteer, and 100 hrs minimum educational hours trainings, in services, etc CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR // >C.A.C.< I / II / III (HOURS VARY so choose one) 2

3 CAC 1 = 4000 hrs. CAC II = 6000 hrs. CAC III = 6300 hrs. CAC IV = 6500 hrs. 1. Provision of screening/ assessment, intake or referral of clients /families, intervention. 2. Provision of co-dependency counseling, individual, group& family therapy. c) Provides information and materials on the various components of family stability and life coping skills such as stress management, communication, assertiveness, and interpersonal issues. 3. Insures appropriate utilization of community resources; insures that clients are introduced to appropriate community support groups, etc. 4. Consults with other crisis service providers and providers as indicated. 5. Completes all required statistical, clinical, and administrative reports. 6. Coordinates referrals from in and out to community alcoholism/ substance abuse service providers and/ or other agencies/ service providers as indicated. 7. Provides follow- up on an outpatient basis. 8. Maintains communications according to federal, state, and center confidentiality guidelines. 9. Develops and maintains working knowledge of 12 step based self- help organizations. 10. Provides consultation and case management. 11. Certification on the State level or National level or NADAI accepted equivalency. Documentation of 325 hours of educational training and three years or 3050 hours of 51 percent of the time work/documented volunteer work experience, if applicant has Bachelor level education in related fields. For those not having minimum bachelor level or masters level education that can be verified the new NADAI requirements starting Oct.13 2006, will be 6000 hours and one year to come into compliance with NADAI approved education. Those being recertified can elect to renew early and they will not loose any additional time on their certification. Renewals must be done at least 3 weeks before renewal dates expire. These professionals must come into full compliance with at least a Bachelor level education by Oct. 14, 2010. These requirements are to assure that NADAI is in sync with the other certification bodies, and will be strictly enforced. Those who do not have full hours required may apply for Associate Level I, which requires 100 hours of education and one-year work/ volunteer experience. Associate Level II, which requires 2,000 hours of supervised work/ volunteer experience and 200 hours of education. Associate Applicants have one year and one month to advance from one level to the next level. Certified Counselor Assistant 1 (CCAI) must be supervised when counseling, have 3

4 1 year experience paid or volunteer, and 100 hrs minimum educational hours trainings, in services, etc. CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS THERAPIST >C.A.T.< I / II / III / IV (HOURS VARY so choose one) Copy of a bachelor's degree, or other degrees or other certification or Transcripts (need not be official) from an institution of higher learning. We honor other certification board s issuances. Documentation of current national/ state certification/licensure as a counselor/ registration-- preferred but not necessary. NADAI acceptable equivalency is another option. C.A.T. I = 1500 hours of 51 percent of time, supervised experience as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor, interventionist, prevention specialist, etc. C.A.T. II = 2000 hours, C.A.T. III = 2300 hours and C.A.T. IV = 2500 Hours Written verification of competency in all skill groups verified by a supervisor or other health care professionals who have personally observed the candidate's alcohol and/or drug abuse counseling, etc. work. EDUCATIONAL Documentation --- of 300 clock hours for C.A.T. 400 hours for C.A.T. II. 500 Hours for C.A.T. III, hours of education and training in alcoholism and drug abuse or related counseling subjects. In-service training accepted. Included in the total must be 6 contact hours of ethics training and 6 contact hours of HIV/AIDS training. (May request a temporary waiver for HIV or ethics training.) CERTIFIED MASTER ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR >C.M.A.C.< I / II / III / IV (HOURS VARY so choose one) CMAC I = 4,250 hours of experience in which 51 percent of the time was under supervision for CMAC. CMAC II = 3,500 Hours CMAC III = 4000 Hours CMAC IV = 4500 Hours 4

5 Documentation of 320 hours of education and training in alcoholism and drug abuse or related counseling subjects. Included in the total must be 6 hours of ethics training and 6 hours of HIV/AIDS training for CMAC, 370 hours for CMACII, 470 Hours for CMACIII, 500 Hours For CMACIV. May request a temporary 2-month waiver for HIV or ethics training. Payment of non-refundable application/ certification review fee. Processing Fee for this credential is $340.00.plus $5.00 s/h for a 2-year certification. Those having a bachelor degree may deduct 400 hours from work requirement and 40 hours from educational requirement. Master degree deducts 900 hours from the work requirement and 90 hours from educational requirement. Those have Doctorate degree deduct 2000 from work requirement and 200 hours from the educational development. The same deduction if you are an M.D. or RN or licensed social worker. CERTIFIED ANGER MANAGEMENT THERAPIST >C.A.M.T.< 50 contact in class or distance training or internet classroom training education hours and 50 professional development hours (Research or homework associated with the educational training.) These hours may be taken as Internet online training) 2 letters of reference from co-workers and supervisor. CERTIFIED STRESS MANAGEMENT THERAPIST >C.S.M.T.< 50 contact in class or distance training or Internet classroom training education hours and 50 professional development hours (Research or homework associated with the educational training.) These hours may be taken as Internet online training) 2 letters of reference from co-workers and supervisor. CERTIFIED WELLNESS and FITNESS MANAGEMENT THERAPIST 60 contact hours in class, distance training, or Internet classroom training. 40 Professional development hours (Research and homework). 3 letters of reference from professionals attesting to your competency and involvement in the field and / or related fields. Requirements: A demonstrated expertise in assisting clients to help raise the quality or state of being in mind and body as a result of deliberate effort and goal. Demonstrated healthcare that emphasizes preventing frequent illness and prolonging life as well as reducing stress. 5

6 Oral interview with T.E. Edwards Foundation President, Terrence Edwards or his appointed representative. Final certification and testing to be done by N.A.D.A.I. CERTIFIED GRIEF THERAPIST >C.G.T.< 50 in- class or distance training or Internet classroom training education hours and 50 professional development hours (Research or homework associated with the educational training.) These hours may be taken as Internet online training) 2 letters of reference from co-workers and supervisor. CERTIFIED CRISIS AND DISASTER THERAPIST >C.C.D.T.< 60 in class or distance training or Internet classroom training education hours and 50 professional development hours (Research or homework associated with the educational training.) These hours may be taken as Internet online training) 2 letters of reference from co-workers and supervisor. CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THERAPIST >C.D.V.T.< 1 60 contact in class or distance training or Internet classroom training education hours and 50 professional development hours (Research or homework associated with the educational training.) These hours may be taken as Internet online training) 2 letters of reference from co-workers and supervisor. CERTIFIED DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLINICIAN >C.D.D.C.< Clinical duties will be directed towards the achievement of conducting assessments, providing clinical consultation to staff...documenting findings of intensive evaluations and client progress. Finding and maintaining contact with community resources for after care, and providing comprehensive discharge summaries. Provide out patient psychotherapeutic and educational groups for clients and their family, as well as provide clinical supervision. All clinicians are expected to serve as active members of the interdisciplinary team. Professional Requirements Education must be a graduate of social work, human relations, or equivalent acceptable training At least 150 hours of clinical dependency & mental health related in - services or workshops, lectures. 6

7 Possession of C.A.C.S. // C.A.C. // M.A.C. // C.M.A.C. // A.A.C. II // A.A.C.S. II MENTAL HEALTH CONSELOR /Family Therapist /Interventionist or acceptable equivalency. Minimum of 2,000 hours (51 percent supervised in the field volunteer or paid experience. 2 letters of reference from supervisor or co-workers. Acceptable equivalent will be 2 years work as documented volunteer /work experience in the field of mental health and or substance abuse. Or acceptable experiential CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR >C.C.S.< Clinical Supervision is a specific aspect of staff development that deals with clinical skills and competency required of professionals providing therapy. The format for supervision is commonly one to one and for small groups on a regular basis. Methods for review often include case review and discussion, utilizing direct observation of clinical work of counselors, interventionists, and family therapists, ECT. -- Standards: Certification as an A.O.D.A. // N.C.A.C. // C.C.J.S. // C.A.C. // C.N.F.S.// M.A.C.// C.M.A.C. or other NADAI acceptable certifications. Documentation of 4 years of counseling, intervention, prevention, etc. experience. Verification of three years of clinical supervisory experience in the field must include the provision of 100 contact hours of face-to-face clinical supervision. Verification of 40 hours of didactic training in clinical supervision. This must include training in each of the following areas: 1. Assessment Counselor Development 2. Administration Evaluation 3. Management Professional Responsibilities CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR >C.M.H.C.< General Duties: Mental Health Counselor contributes to the maintaining of a safe environment. Job Specific Competencies: Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment per hospital / agency policy. Maintains prescribed levels of patient observation, including check, visual obs. Conducts safety / environmental checks 7

8 Provides consistent supervision of patients during activities Respect cultural differences during all interactions with patients and patient s families. Monitor mental status changes. Explains all activities to patient / family reports patient s level of understanding to supervisor. Employs techniques of behavioral management and utilizes the least restrictive intervention Assists in implementing the treatment plan to ensure optimal patient outcomes per policy Asst. Mental Health Counselor Requirements: 10 month in field. 60 hours in service training / lectures. Work Requirement- 2000 hours in field of addiction/mental health/social work/nursing. 300 hours of education. CERTIFIED NATIONAL PREVENTION SPECIALIST >C.N.P.S.< The Prevention Specialist Profession is a specific area of professional performance dealing with prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) abuse. A primary purpose of certification for prevention professionals is to ensure adequate knowledge and skill for quality client care. Six Performance Domains of identified core areas of experience/ training have been defined by prevention professionals. These performance domains are: 1. Program Coordination 2. Education and Training 3. Community Organization 4. Public Policy 5. Professional Growth and Responsibility 6. Planning and Evaluation N.A.D.A.I. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Verification of (1,000 hours) of ATOD prevention-related work experience. 2. Verification of 60 contact hours of prevention-specific training. 3. Verification of minimum 60-hour practice or supervision in six (6) performance domains (minimum of 10 in each). 8

9 CERTIFIED NATIONAL DRUG COUNSELOR SPECIALIST >C.N.D.C.S.< Documentation of 150 hours of education in-services, workshops, lectures, etc, and minimum 6 mo. documented in the field training with 51 percent of the time supervised. Distance Learning and Internet learning is accepted as long as it is verifiable. CERTIFIED NATIONAL FAMILY CRISIS SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPIST Minimum 300 hours education (in-services, lectures, workshops). Minimum one and a half years in the field with supervision 51 percent of the time. Police and Child Abuse clearances, as needed or required. CERTIFIED PASTORAL CHAPLAIN, >C.P.C.< Or >C.N.P.C.< CERTIFIED NATIONAL PASTORAL COUNSELOR (chose ONE) Minimum 120 hours of volunteer or paid 51 percent of the time supervision. Applicants must obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement from a faith group, Church, etc. Education: NADAI acceptable experiential equivalency. This may consist of proof of a course of Chaplaincy completion, or ministry or graduation from Several N.A.D.A.I. sponsored/approved online or distance training courses for Chaplains Possession of a master s degree in divinity or a graduate degree in theological studies or D.D. CERTIFIED NATIONAL NUTRITION THERAPIST >C.N.N.T.< or CERTIFIED NATIONAL RECOVERY NUTRITION THERAPIST The purposes of certification is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by requiring highest national/international standards with demonstrated professional competency of professionals practicing in the profession of nutrition, In addition acting to inform as well as assure the practitioner s clients and potential clients that he or she has fully met strict professional requirements and competencies in addition to, and also beyond, acceptable normal studies and/or professional expertise call us for info. Training hours 50 9

10 National Certified Detox Acupuncture Therapist I >N.C.D.A.T. I< 90 hours of training (3 onsite two day each sessions/hands on workshops of 20 hours and 20 hours of professional development hours (Homework) 20 additional intern hours under supervision Passing of a national Test by NADAI/INTERVENTION INSTITUTE INC. Certification is $368.00 per year with 30 CEU'S NEEDED PER YEAR. National Certified Detox Acupuncture Therapist II >N.C.D.A.T. II< 120 hours of training (4 onsite two day each sessions/hands on workshops of 20 hours and 30 hours of professional development hours (Homework) 20 additional intern hours under supervision Passing of a national Test by NADAI/INTERVENTION INSTITUTE INC. Certification is $368.00 per year with 30 CEU'S NEEDED PER YEAR. Master International Certified Detox Acupuncture Therapist >M.I.C.D.A.T. < 130 hours of training (6 onsite two day each sessions/hands on workshops of 20 hours and 40 hours of professional development hours (Homework) 20 additional intern hours under supervision Passing of a national Test by NADAI/INTERVENTION INSTITUTE INC. Certification is $398.00 per year with 30 CEU'S NEEDED PER YEAR. Master International Certified Detox Acupuncture Therapist II >M.I.C.D.A.T. II< 160 hours of training (8 onsite two day each sessions/hands on workshops of 20 hours and 60 hours of professional development hours (Homework) 20 additional intern hours under supervision 10

11 Passing of a national Test by NADAI/INTERVENTION INSTITUTE INC. Certification is $438.00 per year with 30 CEU'S NEEDED PER YEAR. Certified Master Recovery Coach >C.M.R.C.< Certified Master Recovery Escort >C.M.R.E.< Minimum 2 years experience in drug addiction recovery, eating disorders, sex addiction, gambling addiction, chronic enablers/codependency, compulsive spending, etc. Must have been a sponsor for 6 months. Limited waiver if requested in writing. Demonstrated competency of 12 Step rule and traditions, or other recovery and self-help programs. Proof of liability insurance. Proof of application for insurance accepted but actual policy due in 4 weeks of applying. Written exam and oral test must be taken. Candidates will be given an oral interview to determine statement of applicant s modality or beliefs, and completion of applicant s mock treatment and goal plan (short term and long term). Training course (online): $30.00 per class; Includes review by instructor for 1.5 hours per week. The course has a total of 8 classes to be completed over 8 weeks. Other fees: $29.00 non-refundable registration free. $98.00 books and manual. CERTIFIED DOCTORATE OF ADDICTIONS CLINICIAN >C.D.A.C.< 5 Programs available: Doctorate Of Intervention >D.O.I.< Doctorate Of Pastoral Counseling >D.O.P.C.< Doctorate Of Counseling >D.OC.< Doctorate of Child and Family Therapy >D.C.F.T< Doctorate of Faith-Based Ministries >D.F.B.M.< 11

12 This Degree is accompanied by a comprehensive program for those who do not fully qualify at the present, and need additional training. Those who may not fully qualify on educational merits will now have the option to move into a clinical fast track course of study that will prepare the student or applicant to obtain the highest known level of certification nationally as well as internationally). This intense program was initiated and designed to meet the needs of those professionals and students who would like to obtain prime certification in the field of Addictions. Mental Health, Pastoral Counseling. Intervention, Etc. For more information, feel free to contact Dr. Corinne Butler Williams: 215-228- 8911 / Email: all4god36@aol.com There are no refunds for approved certification. Allow one-week grace in addition to time that certs will be processed. You must include a priority stamp or $5.00 in loose stamps with your application. You must include a small passport sized color picture, which may be a clear photocopy. 12