Sherry Dockins MASA, LCPC, CADC, ICDVP Substance Abuse Coordinator for Human Services Sherry_Dockins@ivcc.edu
CADC Becoming a Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor
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)
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.
Two Pathways Work Experience Accredited Addiction Training Program (ATP)
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
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.
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)
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
IVCC s Substance Abuse Basic Treatment Program Credit Hrs HSR 1000 Intro to Human Services 3.0 PSY 1000 General Psychology 3.0 HSR 1202 Helping Across Cultures 3.0 HSR 1204 Addictive Disorders 3.0 PSY 2006 Abnormal Psychology 3.0 HSR 1206 Practicum* 4.0 Or HSR 1207 Practicum* Basic Credit Hours Total 19.0 * Must be Substance Abuse specific and completed for Basic or Advanced Certificate not both.
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 HSR 1201 Counseling Methods & Interviewing Techniques 3.0 HSR 1206 Practicum* 4.0 Or HSR 1207 Practicum* SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology 3.0 Advanced Total 19.0** Basic and Advanced Grand Total 34.0 * Must be Substance Abuse specific and completed for Basic or Advanced Certificate not both. ** Subtract 4 Credit hours if HSR 1206 or 1207 have been completed.
Paid Work Hours 4000 if GED or High School Diploma 3000 if Associate s Degree 2000 if Bachelor s Degree
Human Services Associate in Applied Science Human Services AAS 65 credit hours 3 electives @ 3 credit hours each Use these as electives = Substance Abuse Tx Cert. CRJ 2050 Issues in Criminal Justice 3.0 PSY 2006 Abnormal Psychology 3.0 (Basic)
1,000 Work Hours Waived Human Services AAS Elective: PSY 2006 Human Services AAS & Basic Certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment
1,000 Work Hours Waived Human Services AAS Electives: CRJ 2050 PSY 2006 Human Services AAS & Advanced Certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment
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Salary High School w/ CADC Associates w/ CADC Bachelors w/ CADC Masters w/ CADC License w/ CADC
Complete interview with Program Coordinator Complete paperwork Student Practicum site IVCC Maintain a B 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
IAODAPCA Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (800) 272-2632 (Illinois only) (217) 698-8110 (217) 698-8234 (fax) www.iaodapca.org IAODAPCA@aol.com
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.
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
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.
Fees Application Fee $ 75.00 Written Examination $125.00 Late Fee for Exam $ 50.00 Transition to Another Classification $ 30.00 Initial Certification Fee (CADC) $120.00 Biennial Certification Fee (CADC) $120.00 Initial Certification Fee (CRADC) $140.00 Biennial Certification Fee (CRADC) $140.00 Initial Certification Fee (CSADC) $160.00 Biennial Certification Fee (CSADC) $160.00 Initial Certification Fee (CMADC) $170.00 Biennial Certification Fee (CMADC) $170.00
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