Certifications

COUNSELOR

Associate Addiction Counselor I (AAC I)

Available to newer addiction counselors wanting to begin the process of working toward full certification.

AAC I Application

Associate Addiction Counselor II (AAC II)

Available to newer addiction counselors wanting to begin the process of working toward full certification.

AAC II Application

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Addiction Counselor credential that requires a master’s degree, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CAADC Application,

CAADC Upgrade Application

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Addiction Counselor credential that requires a bachelor’s degree, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CADC Application

Certified Associate Addiction Counselor (CAAC)

Addiction Counselor credential that does not require a degree, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CAAC Application

Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)

Professional credential for those providing addiction-related services to individuals involved in the criminal or juvenile justice system, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CCJP Application

PREVENTION

Associate Prevention Specialist I (APS I)

Available to newer prevention specialists wanting to begin the process of working toward full certification.

APS I Application

Associate Prevention Specialist II (APS II)

Available to newer prevention specialists wanting to begin the process of working toward full certification.

APS II Application

Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)

PCBCPSApplication.pdf

CASE MANAGEMENT

Certified Case Manager (CCSM)

Professional credential for those providing case management.

CCSM Application

Certified Case Manager Supervisor (CCMS)

Professional credential for supervisors of case managers.

CCMS Application

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)

Professional credential for those providing clinical supervision, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CCS Application

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP)

Professional credential that requires a Bachelor’s degree for those providing co-occurring services, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CCDP Application

Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (CCDPD)

Professional credential that requires a Master's degree for those providing co-occurring services, is international in scope and reciprocal, and meets the state staffing requirements.

CCDPD Application,

CCDPD Upgrade Application

ENDORSEMENTS

Competency in Problem Gambling (Gambling)

Endorsement for those providing problem gambling counseling and who hold a full international reciprocal counselor and co-occurring credentials.

Gambling Endorsement Application

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner (CAAP)

Professional credential for those providing ancillary/allied services.

CAAP Application

Certified Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Professional (CDCORP)

In January 2012, PCB began the process of credentialing DCORT members who have met all of the requirements as set forth by OMHSAS. The specific requirements that must be met to qualify for the credential are listed in the application. Once you have met all of the requirements as outlined, you can apply to PCB for the credential. DCORT Team Members have until December 31, 2013 to meet the requirements and apply for the CDCORP credential free of charge. Please review carefully the entire CDCORP application so that you are thoroughly familiar with the requirements and the application process.

CDCORP Application

Certified Intervention Professional (CIP)

Certification for professionals who are performing substance abuse interventions.

CIP Application

Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)

Professional credential for those providing recovery support services.

PCBCRSApplication.pdf