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Effective October 1, 2018, CCAPP discontinued accepting paper hardcopy applications for initial CADC I, CADC II, CADC III or LAADC credentials. Links to those applications can be found on the CCAPP website under the credentialing tab. All hardcopy applications received after the October 1^st date will be returned to the sender.

The career ladder is designed to advance upward. It is not permissible to step down the ladder from any level.

Registry and Certification

The following credentials are approved for employment in a licensed or certified facility:

	RADT Registered Alcohol Drug Technician Requirements: Completion of Nine Hour Orientation Course (Ethics) Completed RADT Application Signed California SUD Counselor Code Of Conduct Signed RADT Scope of Practice Renewal is Due Annually Must document progress toward certification with renewal Must complete three hours of counselor ethics and professional boundaries every renewal APPLY RENEW TRANSFER
	CADC-I Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I Requirements: 315 hours approved, AOD specific education 255 hours of supervised work experience (field practicum) Passing score on the IC&RC Written Exam Applicants with 315 hours of AOD education: 3,000 hours of work experience Renewal every two years (continuing education required) APPLY RENEW TRANSFER
	CADC-II Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II Requirements: 315 hours approved, AOD specific education 255 hours of supervised work experience (field practicum) Passing score on the IC&RC written exam Applicants with 315 hours of AOD education: 6,000 or Applicants with a bachelor of arts degree in behavioral science or allied mental health profession: 4,000 hours of work experience Renewal every two years (continuing education required) APPLY RENEW TRANSFER
	CADC-III Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III Requirements: 315 hours approved, AOD-specific education 255 hours of supervised work experience (field practicum) Passing score on the IC&RC written exam Bachelor's Degree degree in behavioral science or allied mental health profession 4,000 hours of work experience Renewal every two years (continuing education required) APPLY RENEW
	LAADC Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Click here for the ADC/AADC Credentialing Handbook Requirements: Master’s Degree in SUD/AMHP (with 300 hours SUD specific education including six hours ethics) 4,000 hours work experience in SUD counseling Pass IC&RC Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Written Examination APPLY RENEW TRANSFER
	LAADC-S Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Supervisor Click here for the ADC Credentialing Handbook Requirements: Master’s Degree in SUD/AMHP (with 300 hours SUD specific education including six hours ethics) 45 hours clinical supervisor education 4,000 hours work experience in SUD counseling (2,080 hours must be completed post graduate degree) Pass IC&RC Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Written Examination APPLY RENEW

***If you wish to advance from a lower credential to a higher credential, please click here.***

Specialty Certifications

The following credentials are for professional distinction. To be employed at a licensed or certified facility in California, documentation of registration or certification above must be obtained:

CCS

Certified Clinical Supervisor

Requirements:
Completion of a total of 56 hours in continuing counselor education from a CCAPP approved provider, with 6 hours in ethics and 6 hours in clinical supervision included in the total. Up to 10 hours of professional development hours may be completed towards the total 56 hours required;

Signed CCAPP Code of Conduct for Credentialed Alcohol and Drug Professionals;

Signed State of California AOD Counselor Code of Conduct;

Signed CCAPP Statement of Understanding;

Application fee due every 2 years upon renewal:

CCJP

Certified Criminal Justice Professional

Requirements:
270 hours of addiction-specific education
300 hour supervised practicum
6,000 hours work experience in criminal justice setting
Passing score on the IC&RC Certified Criminal Justice Professional Exam
Education and experience are interchanged; click CCJP for more details

CCPS

California Certified Prevention Specialist

Requirements:
Completed CCPS Application
Signed CCPS Code of Ethics/Conduct and Scope of Practice
Proof of current enrollment in an AODA studies program/classes
Payment of registration fee.

Recovery Related Credentials

The following credentials are for professional distinction. To be employed at a licensed or certified facility in California, documentation of registration or certification above must be obtained:

	CPRS Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 500 hours paid or volunteer experience 25 hours supervised work experience Passing score on the IC&RC Peer Recovery Examination
	CRPM Certified Recovery Program Manager Requirements: Completion of thirty-six hour CCAPP Institute Management Training Course or equivalent Three years full time experience in AOD recovery programs Two years management, supervision, or administration experience Submission of a typewritten self-evaluation identifying management philosophy and experience Submission of a written vision of your future in the recovery field Three letters of recommendation Oral review before a panel of experienced recovery program managers
	SLS Sober Living Specialist Requirements: Completion of the CAARR Institute/CCAPP Academy Sober Living Specialist education program Three letters of reference
	PRC Professional Recovery Coach

Specialty Credentials

Must currently be a certified or licensed addiction counselor to receive an endorsement.

MATS

Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist

Requirements:
Certification or licensure as an alcohol/drug counselor
Certificate of Completion for each training/course attended OR school transcripts
Letter from agency employer or supervisor attesting to hours of experience in medication assisted treatment specialty services
Recommendation statement from agency employer

IS

Intervention Specialist

Requirements:
Certification or licensure as an alcohol/drug counselor
Certificate of Completion for each training/course attended OR school transcripts
Letter from agency employer or supervisor attesting to hours of experience in intervention specialty services
Recommendation statement from agency employer

WTS

Women’s Treatment Specialist

Requirements:
Certification or licensure as an alcohol/drug counselor
Certificate of Completion for each training/course attended OR school transcripts
Letter from agency employer or supervisor attesting to hours of experience in women’s treatment specialty services
Recommendation statement from agency employer