Become a LAADC*!

CAADAC invites you to become a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC*) and to join our campaign to pass Licensure in California

Although you are still learning the skills that are important in your profession, becoming a LAADC* with CAADAC will give you a competitive advantage in securing internships, networking with future colleagues and finding the best job! 

Requirements for applying for the LAADC*:

Reciprocal Credential

► Application (make sure that it is complete and  you must have High School Diploma/GED and a Master’s Degree to be eligible for the LAADC* Reciprocal process)

► Signed Code-of-Ethic and Scope-of-Practice

► Official Copy of MA Degree (specific to behavioral sciences with a clinical application from a regionally accredited college or university within or colleges outside of the US.)

► Proof of completion of 180 hours of alcohol/drug counseling specific education.  6 Hours must be specific to counselor ethics. (Transcripts/certificate of completion etc. Hours and topics must be listed on documentation for verification purposes.) 

► Proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage

► Two (2) peer recommendation letters (letters must be by your peers, not supervisors, instructors, etc and letters must attest to the applicant’s character and competency and they must be typed, signed and dated) 

► Resume  

► Completed Practicum Log (must be completed by your supervisor, make sure that your supervisor is the same supervisor at the same facility on both the evaluation form and practicum log. 

► Practicum Evaluation (Must be completed by your supervisor, make sure that your supervisor is the same supervisor at the same facility on both the evaluation form and practicum log. 

► A  2 x 2 Original Photo (photo must be 2X2, copies of photos or photos of different sizes will no longer be accepted)

► Criminal background summary

► Required fee

Non-Reciprocal Credential

► Application (make sure that it is complete and you must have your high school diploma or GED to be eligible for the LAADC* non-reciprocal process)

► Signed Code-of-Ethic and Scope-of-Practice

► Official Transcripts (Must include a minimum of 315 hours ADC-specific education from a state or regionally recognized educational program. 6 hours must be specific to counselor ethics.)

► Proof of completion of experience and 315 hours of alcohol/drug counseling specific education (official transcripts). (Experience requirements: Non-degree 10,000 hours of supervised ADC –supervised work experience and a CADC II or equivalent or AA Degree 6,000 hours of supervised ADC –supervised work experience or BA Degree 4,000 hours of supervised ADC –supervised work) experience.

► Proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage

► Two (2) peer recommendation letters (letters must be by your peers, not supervisors, instructors, etc and letters must attest to the applicant’s character and competency and they must be typed, signed and dated) 

► Resume  

► Completed Practicum Log (must be completed by your supervisor, make sure that your supervisor is the same supervisor at the same facility on both the evaluation form and practicum log. 

► Practicum Evaluation (Must be completed by your supervisor, make sure that your supervisor is the same supervisor at the same facility on both the evaluation form and practicum log. 

► A  2 x 2 Original Photo (photo must be 2X2, copies of photos or photos of different sizes will no longer be accepted)

► Criminal background summary

► Required fee

Benefits of CAADAC’s LAADC* Credential:

►Invitations to workshops and education seminars

►Discounts and scholarships to events

►Mentoring and career assistance

►The security of knowing that every step you take toward certification isn’t lost or wasted along the way

►The pride that comes with saying, “I’m a CAADAC/CCBADC LAADC*!”

 

*LAADC is a non-governmental license

• Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Manual- Reciprocal (LAADC-R)

• Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Manual - Non-Reciprocal (LAADC)

• LAADC Renewal Packet

• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding LAADC (Updated 3/14/2011!)
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding LAADC 1st Renewal Requirements (Added 3/14/2012!)

           (Licenses are offered exclusively by CCBADC and are non-governmental)

 

Important Information Regarding Exam
In December 2011, IC&RC began using pretest items on its exams. Pretesting allows IC&RC to streamline its exam development process, provide much needed data on questions, and increase the security of its exams
 
On each IC&RC exam there are 25 “unweighted” items that do not count toward candidates’ final scores. Unweighted items are also called pretest items. Pretest items are not identified on exams and appear randomly on all exam forms. All exams are 150 questions in length, including the Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC), which was previously 175 questions.
 
For further information regarding pretest items please visit IC&RC’s website at the following link:
http://www.internationalcredentialing.org/news?mode=PostView&bmi=690907.

 

Feel free to request more information using our information request form.