With CCAPP, Career is Your Journey
Everyone has a place on CCAPP’s career path. Find yours and let us help you on your way!
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 1st 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:
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RADTRegistered Alcohol Drug Technician Requirements: |
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CADC-ICertified Alcohol Drug Counselor I Requirements: |
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CADC-IICertified Alcohol Drug Counselor II Requirements: |
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CADC-IIICertified Alcohol Drug Counselor III Requirements: |
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LAADCLicensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Click here for the ADC/AADC Credentialing Handbook Requirements: |
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LAADC-SLicensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Supervisor Click here for the ADC Credentialing Handbook Requirements: |
***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:
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:
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CPRSCertified Peer Recovery Specialist |
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CRPMCertified Recovery Program Manager |
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SLSSober Living Specialist |
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PRCProfessional Recovery Coach
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Specialty Credentials
Must currently be a certified or licensed addiction counselor to receive an endorsement.
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MATSMedication Assisted Treatment Specialist |
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ISIntervention Specialist |
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WTSWomen’s Treatment Specialist |