Your Personal Career Journey with CCAPP
Discover Your Place on CCAPP’s SUD Career Path Today!
Not sure where to begin? Learn about how to get started in your SUD career on the California Credentialing Website.
Notice Regarding Renewal Requirements
Beginning July 1, 2024, all certified individuals are required to include nine (9) hours of ethics continuing education with their renewal. A minimum of three (3) of these hours must be on the subjects of diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+.
Registration and Certification
CCAPP credentials are approved by the California State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and accredited by NCCA. The following credentials are approved for employment in a California licensed or certified facility:
CAREER LADDER
The career ladder is designed to advance upward. It is not permissible to step down the ladder from any level.
Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician - RADT
Your Career Starts HereStart Here – This is the beginning of your career to become a Certified SUD counselor. Registration is the first step to gaining the required experience toward certification.
Registered Graduate Student Intern - RGSI
Your Career Starts HereGraduate Students Start Here – Graduate school interns participating in supervised internships.
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor – CAS
RENEWAL INFORMATIONRENEWAL INFORMATION – This credential is not offered to new candidates.
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I – CADC-I
CERTIFICATION BEGINS HEREReady to get certified? This is the first level of SUD certification. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified.
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II – CADC-II
CERTIFICATION CONTINUES HEREReady to get certified or advance up? This is the second level of SUD certification. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified.
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III – CADC-III
CERTIFICATION CONTINUES HEREReady to get certified or advance up? This is the third level of SUD certification. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified.
Licensed Advanced Alcohol/drug Counselor – LAADC
Non-Governmental LicenseReady to get certified or advance up? This is the second highest level of CCAPP SUD license. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified.
Licensed Advanced Alcohol/drug Counselor Supervisor – LAADC-S
Non-Governmental LicenseReady to get certified or advance up? This is the highest level of CCAPP SUD license. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified.
SUD Career Steps
Want to advance to a higher credential? Fill out the advancement form:
Specialty Credentials
Recovery Related Credentials