*Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC)
CCBADC TO OFFER LICENSED ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR: "LAADC"
The California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (*CCBADC) has resolved to tackle the integration of the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the continued public protection issue that remains in California due to the lack of current state issued licensure.
As you may know, for more than two decades, CAADAC and CCBADC has advocated for state licensure of this caliber. The certification board is proud to announce the offering of this new non-governmental issued *license.
This license was designed to align with national/international standards of competency as developed by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC.) [For more information on the minimum standards for the IC&RC reciprocal credential requirements for the Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor” (AADC) requirements please visit www.internationalcredentialing.org.]
These **licenses include, but are not limited to, a master’s degree requirement, reciprocity and grand-parenting provisions. Additionally, this license was designed to align with previous legislation submitted to the California legislature last year.
CCBADC TO OFFER LICENSED ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR: "LAADC"
The California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (*CCBADC) has resolved to tackle the integration of the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the continued public protection issue that remains in California due to the lack of current state issued licensure.
As you may know, for more than two decades, CAADAC and CCBADC has advocated for state licensure of this caliber. The certification board is proud to announce the offering of this new non-governmental issued *license.
This license was designed to align with national/international standards of competency as developed by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC.) [For more information on the minimum standards for the IC&RC reciprocal credential requirements for the Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor” (AADC) requirements please visit www.internationalcredentialing.org.]
These **licenses include, but are not limited to, a master’s degree requirement, reciprocity and grand-parenting provisions. Additionally, this license was designed to align with previous legislation submitted to the California legislature last year.
In adherence to IC&RC Credentialing requirements CCBADC will open a 90 day grand-parenting period beginning on February 1st, 2011 and close on April 30th, 2011.
The required requirements below this notice. Fees and application forms will be posted on the CAADAC website prior to the opening of the grandparenting period.
For questions or comments please email counselor@caadac.org.
*CCBADC is the autonomous authority to offer credentials, standards and requirements for CAADAC.
*These non-governmental licenses do not imply or allow the individual holder to diagnose as specified under applicable state or federal law. These licenses are not issued or mandated by state or federal law.
Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LAADC) Reciprocal
(Non-government issued license)
Experience
2000 hours of supervised ADC-specific work experience.
Education
Master's Degree in behavioral science with a clinical application from a regionally accredited college or university within the United States or colleges and universities outside the United States plus 180 hours of ADC-specific education. Six hours must be specific to counselor ethics.
Supervision
300 hours specific to the domains; to include the 12 core functions with a minimum of ten hours in each core function area.
Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination.
Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
Recertification
60 hours of continuing education earned every two years to include a minimum of 3hrs in Ethics.
Additional Requirements
- Complete a criminal background summary.
- Provide proof of Professional Liability Insurance and naming you as specifically insured.
- Complete 45hrs of advanced course work in Psychopathology.
- Complete 6hrs of in advanced education in Law & Ethics.
- Complete 8hrs of education in operating a Private Practice.
- Complete 8hrs in advanced co-occurring disorders education.
- Complete 8hrs of education in Clinical Supervision
Prior to 1st Renewal
License Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Non- Reciprocal
(Non-government issued license)
Experience
Non-degree 10,000 hours of supervised ADC –specified work experience and a CADC II or equivalent or
AA Degree 6,000 hours of supervised ADC –specified work experience or
BA Degree 4,000 hours of supervised ADC –specified work experience.
Education
Each category above must include a minimum of 315 hours ADC-specific education from a state or regionally recognized educational program.
Supervision
300 hours specific to the domains; to include the 12 core functions with a minimum of ten hours in each core function area.
Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written AADC Examination, or have passed the IC&RC International Written ADC Examination (CADC II).
Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
Recertification
60 hours of continuing education earned every two years to include a minimum of 3hrs in Ethics.
Additional Requirements
- Complete a criminal background summary
- Provide proof of Professional Liability Insurance naming you as specifically insured
- Complete 45hrs of advanced course work in Psychopathology.
- Complete 6hrs of in advanced education in Law & Ethics.
- Complete 8hrs of education in operating a private practice.
- Complete 8hrs in advanced co-occurring disorders education.
- Complete 8hrs of education in Clinical Supervision
Prior to 1ST Renewal:
