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Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Certifying Organization Behavior Analyst Certification Board https://bacb.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Website
Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Certification Description Professionals who are credentialed at the BCBA-D level function in the same capacity as a BCBA. BCBA-Ds supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and others who provide behavior-analytic interventions. Certifying Organization Behavior Analyst Certification Board https://bacb.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Website
Certified Addiction Specialist Certifying Organization American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders http://www.americanacademy.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Addiction Specialist Website
Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certifying Organization International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium http://internationalcredentialing.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor Website
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Description The International Examination for Alcohol & Drug Counselors is the first examination to test knowledge and skills about alcohol and drug counseling on an international level. It has been developed by IC&RC through the cooperation of its Member Boards and their strong desire to have an international exam that is based on current practice in the field.Alcohol & Drug Counselor is one of the five reciprocal certifications offered through IC&RC. Certifying Organization International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium http://internationalcredentialing.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Website
Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Website
Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker Certification Description MSW level social workers who's practice focuses on supporting those whose lives are affected by or potentially affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD), utilizing the "person-in-environment" perspective are prime candidates for the Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Social Worker (C-CATODSW) credential. Generalist social work training, which includes instruction in the macro skills of needs assessment, resource development, and interventions for affecting social change, provides a foundation for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention targeted toward improving the lives of those affected by or potentially affected by ATOD Certifying Organization National Association of Social Workers http://www.naswdc.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker Website
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor Certification Description The CCMHC was launched originally in 1979 by the National Academy for Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors. In 1993, the Academy and NBCC reached an agreement for NBCC to take over administration and testing for the CCMHC certification. Over 1100 NCCs currently hold the CCMHC certification. Certifying Organization National Board for Certified Counselors http://www.nbcc.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor Website
Certified Clinical Supervisor Certifying Organization International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium http://internationalcredentialing.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Clinical Supervisor Website
Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist Website
Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Certifying Organization International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium http://internationalcredentialing.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Website
Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional Certifying Organization International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium http://internationalcredentialing.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional Website
Certified Criminal Justice Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Criminal Justice Specialist Website
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Website
Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse Certification Description Individuals with the Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS, CEDRD, CEDRN) certifications are health care professionals who have met rigorous educational requirements, have accumulated a minimum number of hours of qualifying work experience, have successfully passed a written examination covering the eating disorders field, have made a commitment to stay abreast of current developments in the field through Continuing Education, and have agreed to comply with the Association's Ethical Principles. Certifying Organization International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals http://www.iaedp.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse Website
Certified Forensic Addiction Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Forensic Addiction Specialist Website
Certified Forensic Interviewer Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Forensic Interviewer Website
Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist Website
Certified Prevention Specialist Certifying Organization International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium http://internationalcredentialing.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Prevention Specialist Website
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist Website
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist Website
Certified Specialist in Positive Behavior Support Certifying Organization National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals https://nadsp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Specialist in Positive Behavior Support Website
Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator Certification Description C-SAPAs are generalists who design, organize and administer services to promote drug-safe workplaces. These services are intended to improve health and productivity for all workers, decreasing accidents and the many costs associated with substance abuse. The C-SAPA must also assure that programs are operated in compliance with any state or federal regulations, as well as company policies. Other concerns of the C-SAPA, whether s/he is directly employed by the organization or retained to serve in this capacity, include assuring that the program adheres to generally accepted standards for administrative services, testing, training, medical review, confidentiality and business ethics. Certifying Organization Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals http://www.ccdapp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator Website
Christian Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor Certifying Organization Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors http://acadc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Christian Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor Website
Christian Substance Abuse Counselor II Certifying Organization Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors http://acadc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Christian Substance Abuse Counselor II Website
Cilincal Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Cilincal Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Website
Clinical Certified Criminal Justice Specialist Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Certified Criminal Justice Specialist Website
Clinical Supervisor Credential Certifying Organization The Breining Institute http://www.breining.edu/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Supervisor Credential Website
Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor Website
Distance Credentialed Counselor Certification Description A Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) will be nationally recognized as a professional with training in best practices in Distance Counseling. Distance Counseling is a counseling approach that takes the best practices of traditional counseling as well as some of its own unique advantages and adapts them for delivery to clients via electronic means in order to maximize the use of technology-assisted counseling techniques. The technology-assisted methods may include telecounseling (telephone), secure email communication, chat, videoconferencing or computerized stand-alone software programs. Certifying Organization Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. http://www.cce-global.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Distance Credentialed Counselor Website
Forensic Addictions Counselor Certifying Organization The Breining Institute http://www.breining.edu/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Forensic Addictions Counselor Website
Master Addiction Counselor Certification Description A voluntary national certification intended for professionals working within addiction-related disciplines wishing to demonstrate their specialized addiction treatment skills gained through supervised work experience and specific graduate course work. Certifying Organization National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors https://www.naadac.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Master Addiction Counselor Website
Master Addiction Counselor Certification Description A voluntary national certification intended for professionals working within addiction-related disciplines wishing to demonstrate their specialized addiction treatment skills gained through supervised work experience and specific graduate course work. Certifying Organization National Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Master Addiction Counselor Website
Master Addictions Counselor Certification Description The NBCC Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) credential attests to the educational background, knowledge, skills, and competencies of the specialist in addictions counseling.The NBCC Master Addictions Counselor credential was created jointly by the American Counseling Association (ACA), specifically the International Association of Addiction and Offenders Counselors (IAAOC), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Certifying Organization National Board for Certified Counselors http://www.nbcc.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Master Addictions Counselor Website
Master Addictions Counselor Certifying Organization National Association of Forensic Counselors http://www.forensiccounselor.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Master Addictions Counselor Website
Master Counselor in Addictions Certifying Organization The Breining Institute http://www.breining.edu/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Master Counselor in Addictions Website
Masters Drug Alcohol Addiction Counselor Certification Description The MDAAC - is a Masters level certificate that requires a Masters Degree in an Addiction counseling or related professional field and the completion of a Master level project. Requirements for this certificate are: An active CSAC I certificate, an active State Certificate from any certification organization recognized through the Department of Health Care Services a Masters Degree in AOD Counseling or a related field and a written project that contributes to the body of literature that speaks to TAP 21 counselor competencies from a biblical perspective. Certifying Organization Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors http://acadc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Masters Drug Alcohol Addiction Counselor Website
Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor Certifying Organization The Breining Institute http://www.breining.edu/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor Website
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I Certifying Organization National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors https://www.naadac.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I Website
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II Certification Description A voluntary national certification intended for professionals working within substance use disorder/addiction-related disciplines wishing to demonstrate their skills gained through years of supervised work experience and specific course work. Certifying Organization National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors https://www.naadac.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II Website
National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor Certification Description A voluntary national credential that recognizes a standard of competencies and effective clinical practice utilized in treating adolescent substance-use disorders (SUDs). Certifying Organization National Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor Website
National Certified Gambling Counselor Certification Description The National Gambling Counselor Certification Program recognizes the need to promote a competency-based certification program for professionals treating problem and pathological gamblers and their families. Certifying Organization National Council on Problem Gambling http://www.ncpgambling.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Certified Gambling Counselor Website
National Clinical Supervision Endorsement Certification Description While clinical supervision has long been regarded as a significant part of the counseling profession, the importance of effective clinical supervision in the addiction treatment process has gained increased attention over the past years. Clinical Supervision is an intervention or training that is provided by a more qualified addiction professional to a less experienced person in the addiction profession. Certifying Organization National Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No National Clinical Supervision Endorsement Website
Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification Description Peer Recovery Support Specialists are individuals who are in recovery or have life experience from any life altering event or disruption. Their life experiences allow them to provide recovery support in such way that others can benefit from their experiences. Certifying Organization National Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Website
Nationally Endorsed Co-Occuring Disorders Professional Certification Description The NECODP is designed to address the need for professional competencies for practitioners treating clients, adults, and persons with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (CODs). Certifying Organization National Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nationally Endorsed Co-Occuring Disorders Professional Website
Nationally Endorsed Student Assistance Professional Certification Description The National Endorsement Examination for Student Assistance Professionals (NESAP) is intended to standardize competencies and to recognize nationally a high level of effective clinical practice in treating adolescent substance use disorders (SUDs). Certifying Organization National Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nationally Endorsed Student Assistance Professional Website
Nicotine Dependence Specialist Certification Description This credential provides foundational knowledge of tobacco addiction, develops skills and strategies for tobacco addiction counseling and examines related recovery and wellness issues. Certifying Organization National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors https://www.naadac.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nicotine Dependence Specialist Website
Registered Addiction Specialist Certification Description The Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Certification program, after an independent and comprehensive review, has been nationally accredited by the prestigious National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Certifying Organization The Breining Institute http://www.breining.edu/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Addiction Specialist Website

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Certifying Organization
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
https://bacb.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Website

Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral

Certification Description
Professionals who are credentialed at the BCBA-D level function in the same capacity as a BCBA. BCBA-Ds supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and others who provide behavior-analytic interventions.

Certifying Organization
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
https://bacb.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Website

Certified Addiction Specialist

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
http://www.americanacademy.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Addiction Specialist Website

Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Certifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
http://internationalcredentialing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor Website

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Certification Description
The International Examination for Alcohol & Drug Counselors is the first examination to test knowledge and skills about alcohol and drug counseling on an international level. It has been developed by IC&RC through the cooperation of its Member Boards and their strong desire to have an international exam that is based on current practice in the field.Alcohol & Drug Counselor is one of the five reciprocal certifications offered through IC&RC.

Certifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
http://internationalcredentialing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Website

Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Website

Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker

Certification Description
MSW level social workers who's practice focuses on supporting those whose lives are affected by or potentially affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD), utilizing the "person-in-environment" perspective are prime candidates for the Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Social Worker (C-CATODSW) credential. Generalist social work training, which includes instruction in the macro skills of needs assessment, resource development, and interventions for affecting social change, provides a foundation for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention targeted toward improving the lives of those affected by or potentially affected by ATOD

Certifying Organization
National Association of Social Workers
http://www.naswdc.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker Website

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Certification Description
The CCMHC was launched originally in 1979 by the National Academy for Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors. In 1993, the Academy and NBCC reached an agreement for NBCC to take over administration and testing for the CCMHC certification. Over 1100 NCCs currently hold the CCMHC certification.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Certified Counselors
http://www.nbcc.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor Website

Certified Clinical Supervisor

Certifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
http://internationalcredentialing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Clinical Supervisor Website

Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist Website

Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional

Certifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
http://internationalcredentialing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Website

Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional

Certifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
http://internationalcredentialing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional Website

Certified Criminal Justice Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Criminal Justice Specialist Website

Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Website

Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse

Certification Description
Individuals with the Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS, CEDRD, CEDRN) certifications are health care professionals who have met rigorous educational requirements, have accumulated a minimum number of hours of qualifying work experience, have successfully passed a written examination covering the eating disorders field, have made a commitment to stay abreast of current developments in the field through Continuing Education, and have agreed to comply with the Association's Ethical Principles.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
http://www.iaedp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse Website

Certified Forensic Addiction Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Forensic Addiction Specialist Website

Certified Forensic Interviewer

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Forensic Interviewer Website

Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist Website

Certified Prevention Specialist

Certifying Organization
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
http://internationalcredentialing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Prevention Specialist Website

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist Website

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist Website

Certified Specialist in Positive Behavior Support

Certifying Organization
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
https://nadsp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Specialist in Positive Behavior Support Website

Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator

Certification Description
C-SAPAs are generalists who design, organize and administer services to promote drug-safe workplaces. These services are intended to improve health and productivity for all workers, decreasing accidents and the many costs associated with substance abuse. The C-SAPA must also assure that programs are operated in compliance with any state or federal regulations, as well as company policies. Other concerns of the C-SAPA, whether s/he is directly employed by the organization or retained to serve in this capacity, include assuring that the program adheres to generally accepted standards for administrative services, testing, training, medical review, confidentiality and business ethics.

Certifying Organization
Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals
http://www.ccdapp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator Website

Christian Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor

Certifying Organization
Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors
http://acadc.org/

Christian Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor Website

Christian Substance Abuse Counselor II

Certifying Organization
Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors
http://acadc.org/

Christian Substance Abuse Counselor II Website

Cilincal Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cilincal Certified Domestic Violence Counselor Website

Clinical Certified Criminal Justice Specialist

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Clinical Certified Criminal Justice Specialist Website

Clinical Supervisor Credential

Certifying Organization
The Breining Institute
http://www.breining.edu/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Clinical Supervisor Credential Website

Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor Website

Distance Credentialed Counselor

Certification Description
A Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) will be nationally recognized as a professional with training in best practices in Distance Counseling. Distance Counseling is a counseling approach that takes the best practices of traditional counseling as well as some of its own unique advantages and adapts them for delivery to clients via electronic means in order to maximize the use of technology-assisted counseling techniques. The technology-assisted methods may include telecounseling (telephone), secure email communication, chat, videoconferencing or computerized stand-alone software programs.

Certifying Organization
Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
http://www.cce-global.org

Distance Credentialed Counselor Website

Forensic Addictions Counselor

Certifying Organization
The Breining Institute
http://www.breining.edu/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Forensic Addictions Counselor Website

Master Addiction Counselor

Certification Description
A voluntary national certification intended for professionals working within addiction-related disciplines wishing to demonstrate their specialized addiction treatment skills gained through supervised work experience and specific graduate course work.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
https://www.naadac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Addiction Counselor Website

Master Addiction Counselor

Certifying Organization
National Association for Addiction Professionals
https://www.naadac.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Addiction Counselor Website

Master Addictions Counselor

Certification Description
The NBCC Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) credential attests to the educational background, knowledge, skills, and competencies of the specialist in addictions counseling.The NBCC Master Addictions Counselor credential was created jointly by the American Counseling Association (ACA), specifically the International Association of Addiction and Offenders Counselors (IAAOC), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Certifying Organization
National Board for Certified Counselors
http://www.nbcc.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Master Addictions Counselor Website

Master Addictions Counselor

Certifying Organization
National Association of Forensic Counselors
http://www.forensiccounselor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Addictions Counselor Website

Master Counselor in Addictions

Certifying Organization
The Breining Institute
http://www.breining.edu/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Counselor in Addictions Website

Masters Drug Alcohol Addiction Counselor

Certification Description
The MDAAC - is a Masters level certificate that requires a Masters Degree in an Addiction counseling or related professional field and the completion of a Master level project. Requirements for this certificate are: An active CSAC I certificate, an active State Certificate from any certification organization recognized through the Department of Health Care Services a Masters Degree in AOD Counseling or a related field and a written project that contributes to the body of literature that speaks to TAP 21 counselor competencies from a biblical perspective.

Certifying Organization
Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors
http://acadc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Masters Drug Alcohol Addiction Counselor Website

Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor

Certifying Organization
The Breining Institute
http://www.breining.edu/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor Website

National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I

Certifying Organization
National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
https://www.naadac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I Website

National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II

Certification Description
A voluntary national certification intended for professionals working within substance use disorder/addiction-related disciplines wishing to demonstrate their skills gained through years of supervised work experience and specific course work.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
https://www.naadac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II Website

National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor

Certification Description
A voluntary national credential that recognizes a standard of competencies and effective clinical practice utilized in treating adolescent substance-use disorders (SUDs).

Certifying Organization
National Association for Addiction Professionals
https://www.naadac.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor Website

National Certified Gambling Counselor

Certification Description
The National Gambling Counselor Certification Program recognizes the need to promote a competency-based certification program for professionals treating problem and pathological gamblers and their families.

Certifying Organization
National Council on Problem Gambling
http://www.ncpgambling.org/

National Certified Gambling Counselor Website

National Clinical Supervision Endorsement

Certification Description
While clinical supervision has long been regarded as a significant part of the counseling profession, the importance of effective clinical supervision in the addiction treatment process has gained increased attention over the past years. Clinical Supervision is an intervention or training that is provided by a more qualified addiction professional to a less experienced person in the addiction profession.

Certifying Organization
National Association for Addiction Professionals
https://www.naadac.org

National Clinical Supervision Endorsement Website

Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Certification Description
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are individuals who are in recovery or have life experience from any life altering event or disruption. Their life experiences allow them to provide recovery support in such way that others can benefit from their experiences.

Certifying Organization
National Association for Addiction Professionals
https://www.naadac.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Website

Nationally Endorsed Co-Occuring Disorders Professional

Certification Description
The NECODP is designed to address the need for professional competencies for practitioners treating clients, adults, and persons with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (CODs).

Certifying Organization
National Association for Addiction Professionals
https://www.naadac.org

Nationally Endorsed Co-Occuring Disorders Professional Website

Nationally Endorsed Student Assistance Professional

Certification Description
The National Endorsement Examination for Student Assistance Professionals (NESAP) is intended to standardize competencies and to recognize nationally a high level of effective clinical practice in treating adolescent substance use disorders (SUDs).

Certifying Organization
National Association for Addiction Professionals
https://www.naadac.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Endorsed Student Assistance Professional Website

Nicotine Dependence Specialist

Certification Description
This credential provides foundational knowledge of tobacco addiction, develops skills and strategies for tobacco addiction counseling and examines related recovery and wellness issues.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
https://www.naadac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nicotine Dependence Specialist Website

Registered Addiction Specialist

Certification Description
The Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Certification program, after an independent and comprehensive review, has been nationally accredited by the prestigious National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Certifying Organization
The Breining Institute
http://www.breining.edu/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Addiction Specialist Website

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