How do I get registered as a drug and alcohol counselor in California?

By CCAPP Credentialing

Complete 9.5 hours of education in confidentiality, New Applicant: $40+ 9hr course from an approve
Registered Alcohol ethics, and boundaries and provider
Drug Technician enrolled in SUD coursework and show progress ($50 course + $40 if done through CCAPP)
towards certification Renewal: $40 Requirements Must complete three hours of ethics and
confidentiality every year
The career ladder is designed to advance upward. It is not permissible to step down the ladder from any level.

What are the requirements to become a certified addiction counselor in California?

By CCAPP Credentialing

Licensed New Applicant: $339 Member;
Advanced Master’s or other post graduate degree $648 Non Member
Alcohol Drug Minimum 300 hours SUD specific education Renewal: $250 Member;
Counselor –S 445,000 hours clinical supervision education hours supervised work experience This is a reciprocal credential$500 Non Member
IC&RC Advanced Exam (AADC) 50 hours of CE’s (40 from an approved provider & must include 6 hours of Ethics).
Licensed
Advanced Master’s or other post graduate degree New Applicant: $339 Member;$648 Non Member
Alcohol Drug Minimum 300 hours SUD specific education Renewal: $200 Member; Counselor 4,000 hours supervised work $500 Non Member
experience This is a reciprocal credential
IC&RC Advanced Exam (AADC) 50 hours of CE’s (40 from an approved provider & must include 6 hours of Ethics).
Certified New Applicant: $339 Member;
Alcohol Drug Bachelor’s Degree Renewal: $150 Member;$648 Non Member
Counselor III With 315 hours SUD Specific Education and 4,000 hours supervised work experience $400 Non Member
This is a reciprocal credential
IC&RC Exam (ADC)
50 hours of CE’s (40 from an approved provider & must include 6 hours of Ethics).
Certified New Applicant: $339 Member;$648 Non Member
Alcohol Drug 315 hours SUD Specific Education and Renewal: $150 Member; Counselor II 6,000 hours supervised work experience $400 Non Member
IC&RC Exam (ADC) This is a reciprocal credential
50 hours of CE’s (40 from an approved provider & must include 6 hours of Ethics).
Certified Associate’s Degree New Applicant: $339 Member;
$648 Non Member
Alcohol Drug With 315 hours SUD Specific Education and Renewal: $100 Member;
2,080 hours supervised work experience, or
Counselor I 315 hours SUD Specific Education and $400 Non Member
This is a reciprocal credential
3,000 hours supervised work experience
50 hours of CE’s (40 from an approved provider
IC&RC Exam (ADC)
& must include 6 hours of Ethics).
confidentiality, ethics, and boundaries andComplete 9.5 hours of education in New Applicant: $40+ 9hr course from an approved provider
enrolled in SUD coursework and show ($50 course + $40 if done through CCAPP)
Registered progress towards certification Renewal: $40
Requirements
Alcohol Drug Must complete three hours of ethics and confidentiality every year Technician
The career ladder is designed to advance upward. It is not permissible to step down the ladder from any level.