CAAP is a title for the auxiliary addiction treatment professional involved in providing direct auxiliary services within the addiction field.
Two years (4,000 hours) out of the last 7 years of paid, supervised
employment as an auxiliary alcohol and other drug abuse worker where
30% of the time is spent providing alcohol and other drug abuse services.
Present employment as an auxiliary worker at time of application.
High School Diploma or GED.
50 hours of alcohol and other drug abuse education including 6 in professional
ethics and responsibilities.
50 hours of supervision obtained during employment.
Sign and abide by Code of Ethical Conduct.
Must live or work in PA at time of application.
Pass a written exam.
Submission of application, all documentation, and fee.
CAAP is a 2 year credential and must be recertified.
CAAP Standards – Revised June 2011 –
Effective January 1, 2012
Employment
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Two years (4000 hours) of employment providing direct alcohol and
other drug abuse auxiliary services to the client/population.
Employment must have been gained within the last 7 years.
Applicant must spend at least 30% of his/her time providing
services to the client/population.
Individuals providing primary alcohol and other drug abuse
counseling, prevention, or clinical supervision are not eligible
for the CAAP. Eligible
candidates are likely to be working in positions such as intake,
assessment, detox, arts/activities/life skills,
managers/administrators, and LPN/RN.
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Applicant must be currently employed in an alcohol and other drug
abuse auxiliary position at the time application is submitted to
PCB.
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If current employment is in an unlicensed facility, an agency
brochure and philosophy statement as it relates to alcohol and
other drug abuse must be included.
Supervision
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100 hours of on-the-job supervision of which 50 must be in the
CAAP domains.
Education
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Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
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50 hours of alcohol and other drug abuse education including 6 in
professional ethics.
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Education is defined as formal, structured instruction in the form
of workshops, seminars, institutes, in-services,
college/university credit courses and PCB approved distance
education.
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Education, as defined above, provided by applicant to others may
also be used.
Examination
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Pass the Written Examination for Certified Allied Addiction
Practitioners.
Other
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Signed and dated Code of Ethical Conduct
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Signed, dated and notarized Release.
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Current job description dated and signed by supervisor and
applicant.
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Applicant must live or work in PA at time of application.
REVISED CAAP JOB
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