The Pennsylvania Certification Board is a private, non-profit corporation which offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the substance abuse and other behavioral health professional. The Board, comprised of certified professionals throughout the state, implements standards and testing for certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists, clinical supervisors, case managers, criminal justice addictions professionals, co-occurring disorders professionals, and auxiliary professionals.

In Memoriam

Margaret (Maggie) Marcopul
May 1, 2008

The PCB Board of Directors and Staff honor the life and memory of our dear friend and board member, Maggie. 

Maggie was a treasured member of the Board of Directors of PCB for the past 19 years, having served longer than any other member of the Board of Directors.  Maggie held many different positions on the board including President and Secretary.  She played an integral role in writing the PCB Code of Ethics for Certified Professionals and served as Ethics Chair for over ten years.  Maggie was a Certified Prevention Specialist having worked in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention for over 30 years. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Dino, children David, James, and Mary Heather and three grandchildren.  She also leaves behind hundreds of friends, co-workers, and acquaintances whose lives she has touched and who will be forever grateful for the wonderful memories of knowing her throughout the years.  

MISSION STATEMENT

PCB is a private, non-profit corporation that establishes, safeguards, and monitors certification standards for certified professionals in the substance abuse and other behavioral health fields. It advocates for quality, comprehensive substance abuse and other behavioral health services in the Commonwealth of PA and on a national level.

PCB shall pursue this mission by:

• Developing standards and credentialing processes;
• Maintaining ethical standards and procedures for consumer protection;
• Lobbying, advocating, and representing to governmental groups;
• Providing curricula and standards for training and education;
• Offering other services to providers and certified professionals.

Updates

Spring/Summer 2008 Newsletter

PCB Spring Trainings

Important Recertification Changes

New Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling Available

Highlights from 2008 Annual Conference

Study Guides Available