Your career with CCAPP
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Certified Addiction Specialist
(CADC-CAS)
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CADC-CAS
Perfect Your Purpose
CADC-CAS offers employers and clients a greater sense of your capabilities and experience. Renewing your Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor – Certified Addiction Specialist with CCAPP will give you the recognition you deserve to move forward in the profession. Having the CADC-CAS is an accomplishment that tells the world you have the commitment and dedication needed to promote change and save lives.
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CADC-CAS
Initial Credential
Benefits of CCAPP’s Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor – Certified Addiction Specialist Credential:
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- Approval to be employed at state-licensed and certified facilities
- Recognition of skills and competencies required to treat clients in any setting
- The security of knowing that you are on the path to the highest levels of certification in California
- The pride that comes with saying, “I’m a CCAPP CADC-CAS!”
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
As of January 1, 2017, this credential is not offered to new candidates. However, for those renewing or transferring, it is valid and recognized by DHCS and employers.
CADC-CAS
Renewal Requirements
Renewal Application
Complete all steps in our online e-application system, called Certemy.
CCAPP Code of Conduct
Signed CCAPP Code of Conduct for Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors. This is a step in the application.
State Code of Conduct
Signed DHCS Code of Conduct for Credentialed (including registered) Alcohol and Drug Professionals. This is a step in the application.
Fees
Members: $100 | Non-members: $400
This fee is non-refundable.
Late Renewals
*If CADC-CAS status expired more than 30 days, the applicant must complete all initial renewal requirements and submit with a renewal fee and a $70 late fee = $170 or $470 for non-members.
Continuing Education
Completion of 50 hours of CEUs including six hours in ethics and confidentiality.
Scope of Practice
Agree to and sign the CADC-CS scope of practice. Read it carefully! This is a step in the application.
Membership
CCAPP credentials do not include membership. Membership must be current and valid for 2 consecutive years prior to your renewal or you must pay the non-member price.
CADC-CAS
Important Renewal Information
Renewal of Certification hours – Clarification
Continuing Education: Alcohol/Drug Counseling CCAPP (provider numbers are required)
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- Workshops/seminars: Counseling Skills Basic Courses including at Masters Level may not be used for renewal. Must be given by approved providers with current CCAPP approved provider numbers. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the workshop has an approved provider number. All documentation must have the approved provider number and be in advanced alcohol/drug skills.
- Design/Implementation/Presentation of Alcohol/Drug Counseling Topics for an approved CCAPP provider number. (Document by submitting a letter from administrator, supervisor or coordinator of activity starting date, type of activity, hours involved, outline of activities, and sample brochures, handouts, and other educational materials).
- Initial oral training by Approved ICRC/AODA Supervisors. (Document by submitting a copy of Certificate)
- Trainers receive 1 hour for preparation for each hour if training and each hour for presentation.
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Application Processing Times
Application processing times can take up to 30 days. All steps in an application must be submitted in full, must be complete, and must be accurate. An application is complete when every step has a green bubble. A green bubble with a white checkmark means CCAPP staff have verified and approved that step. Any step that is rejected will have a red bubble and must be corrected by the applicant. The processing time will be delayed and not resume until the applicant corrects the rejected step and re-submits all/any rejected steps.
Certemy User Tips
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- Do not use multiple email accounts. If you need to change your email address, see below.
- Do not use your work email address. Accessing your Certemy account if you change jobs will become difficult, especially if you forget your password. Changing your email address is not a simple process and takes time. Avoid delays by using a personal email address.
- When opening a new application, do not use alternate email accounts if you already have a Certemy account. Re-enter the exact same information (name, email address, password) you submitted for the original application.
- Email or other profile changes must either be submitted through our [Contact Us] section or relayed to CCAPP personnel directly through a phone call or direct email.
- Password resets are done through the Certemy login portal with the [Forgot password?] button.
- Name changes are done in your Certemy account by selecting the [profile details] link from the profile icon on the top right.
- Be precise in your spelling: your documents are printed according to the information you provide.
- If you require assistance, use our information request form.
ATTENTION CAADE TRANSFER APPLICANT
If you are a CAADE transfer, DO NOT use this application until you have been issued a CCAPP certification! You must have a valid CCAPP certification ID number to use this renewal application. Please return when you have received your CCAPP certification in your digital wallet. Please go to the CADC-CAS transfer information below.
READY TO BEGIN YOUR RENEWAL IN CERTEMY?
The link below opens the Certemy login page. Your renewal application is already there waiting for you.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!
DONT HAVE A RENEWAL IN CERTEMY?
The link below opens a new RADT renewal in your Certemy account.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!
STEP BY STEP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTEMY
CADC-CAS
Transfer Requirements
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
As of January 1, 2017, this credential is not offered to new candidates. However, for those renewing or transferring, it is valid and recognized by DHCS and employers.
Current Credential
Upload an electronic copy of your current credential with the organization you wish to transfer from.
CCAPP Code of Conduct
Signed CCAPP Code of Conduct for Registered Alcohol and Drug Technicians. This is a step in the application.
State Code of Conduct
Signed DHCS Code of Conduct for Credentialed (including registered) Alcohol and Drug Professionals. This is a step in the application.
Experience
Proof of 160 hours of directly supervised training; 2080 hours of supervised experience; and 155 hours of formal classroom education in SUD studies per TAP 21
Completed Transfer Application
Complete all steps in our online e-application system, called Certemy.
Scope of Practice
Agree to and sign the scope of practice. Read it carefully! This is a step in the application.
Fees
The transfer application fee is $45.
This fee is non-refundable.
IMPORTANT
Transferring from one certifying organization to another does not extend your expiration date.
CADC-CAS
Important Transfer Information
*Upon approval, your expiration date will be the same as it currently is with the certifying organization you are transferring from. If you are expired, you will transfer as expired and will need to complete a renewal application.
Six to Eight Weeks Application Processing Times
Application processing times can take six to eight weeks. All steps in an application must be submitted in full, must be complete, and must be accurate. An application is complete when every step has a green bubble. A green bubble with a white checkmark means CCAPP staff have verified and approved that step. Any step that is rejected will have a red bubble and must be corrected by the applicant. The processing time will be delayed and not resume until the applicant corrects the rejected step and re-submits all/any rejected steps.
Certemy User Tips
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- Do not use multiple email accounts. If you need to change your email address, see below.
- Do not use your work email address. Accessing your Certemy account if you change jobs will become difficult, especially if you forget your password. Changing your email address is not a simple process and takes time. Avoid delays by using a personal email address.
- When opening a new application, do not use alternate email accounts if you already have a Certemy account. Re-enter the exact same information (name, email address, password) you submitted for the original application.
- Email or other profile changes must either be submitted through our [Contact Us] section or relayed to CCAPP personnel directly through a phone call or direct email.
- Password resets are done through the Certemy login portal with the [Forgot password?] button.
- Name changes are done in your Certemy account by selecting the [profile details] link from the profile icon on the top right.
- Be precise in your spelling: your documents are printed according to the information you provide.
- If you require assistance, use our information request form.
READY TO BEGIN YOUR TRANSFER IN CERTEMY?
The link below opens the Certemy login page. Your renewal application is already there waiting for you.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!
READY TO BEGIN YOUR RENEWAL IN CERTEMY?
The link below opens the Certemy login page. Your renewal application is already there waiting for you.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!