The document discusses certification requirements for individuals providing counseling services in alcohol and drug recovery programs in California. It outlines that certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire through approved certifying organizations. Certified individuals must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain certification. It then lists several California-recognized certifying boards and their accreditation programs and expiration dates.

1. Case Management A A 12 Core Functions

2. Certification Requirements As of April 1, 2005, the counselor certification regulations, Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8, made specific the requirements regarding counseling services in any AOD program licensed or certified by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP). Certification will be based upon the Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Practice (TAP 21), published by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, available through the ADP, Resource Center. The requirements for certification for individuals providing counseling services in alcohol and other drug (AOD) recovery and treatment programs are found in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8

3. More on Certification Within six (6) months of the date of hire, all non-licensed or non-certified individuals providing counseling services in an AOD program must be registered to obtain certification as an AOD counselor by one of the approved certifying organizations (CCR, Section 13035(f)). Registrants are required to complete certification as an AOD counselor within five years from the date of registration (CCR, Section 13035(f)(1)). Certified individuals are required to provide documentation of completion of a minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing education and payment of a renewal fee to their certifying organization in order to renew their AOD certification during each two-year period (CCR, Section 13050(l)).

4. CA Recognized Certifying Boards American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders (AAHCPAD) Accredited Program - Certified Addiction Specialist / expires - 5/31/15 731 South Highway 101 Suite 1E Solana Beach, CA 92075 (888)-429-3701 www.americanacademy.org

5. More.... Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors Accredited Program - Certified Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counselor / expires - 8/31/12 Post Office Box 8604 Redlands, CA 92375 (877) 478-5756 www.acadc.org Email: [email_address]

6. More.... Board for Certification of Addiction Specialists Affiliated with the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR) Accredited Program - Certified Alcoholism & Other Drug Addictions Recovery Specialist / expires - 3/31/12 2400 Marconi Avenue P.O. Box 214127 Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) Office: (916) 338-9460 www.caarr.org Email: [email_address]

7. More.... Breining Institute Accredited Program - Registered Addiction Specialist / expires 7/31/11 8894 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916) 987-2007 www.breining.edu Email: [email_address]

8. More.... California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) Accredited Program - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor / expires - 9/30/12 Attention: Becca Porter 5230 Clark Avenue, Suite 3 Lakewood, CA 90712 Phone: 707-722-2331 Fax: 562-866-2540 www.caade.org Email: [email_address]

9. More.... California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (CADDTP) Accredited Program - Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor / expires - 9/30/12 1731 Howe Avenue, PMB #352 Sacramento, CA 95825-2209 (800) 464-3597 www.caddtp.org Email: [email_address]

10. More.... California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors Affiliated with the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) Accredited Program - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II / expires - 10/31/11 3400 Bradshaw Road, Suite B, Sacramento, CA 95827 Phone: (916) 368-9412 www.caadac.org Email: [email_address]

11. More.... California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors (CCBCDC) Accredited Program - Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor / expires - 9/30/12 P.O. Box 40043 Downey, CA 90239 (562) 927-5143 www.californiacertification.org Email: [email_address]

12. More.... Center for Criminality Addictions Research, Training, and Application Affiliated with Forensic Addictions Corrections Treatment (FACT) Accredited Program - Forensic Addictions Corrections Treatment / expires - 9/30/12 5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 334-4600 www.factcertification.org Email: [email_address]

13. More.... Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc. Accredited Program - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor / expires - 9/30/12 2755 Cottage Way, Suite 17 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 488-0788 www.iaccinc.net Email: [email_address]

14. CAADAC CAreer Ladder Registered Student (RS) Recovery Worker - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate (RRW) Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-I (CADC-I) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II)

15. Screening Global Criteria

16. screening definitions IC&RC Definition - The process by which a client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program. TAP 21 Definition - The systemic approach to screening and assessment of individuals thought to have a substance usedisorder, being considered for admission to addiction-related services, or presenting in a crisis situation.

17. Screening Global Criteria 1. Evaluate psychological, social and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and other drug abuse. 2. Determine the client’s appropriateness for admission or referral. 3. Determine the client’s eligibility for admission or referral.

18. screening global criteria 4. Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that indicate the need for additional professional assessment and/or services.) 5. Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and other drug abuse services.

19. Screening Domains Domain 1: Clinical Evaluation Domain 4: Service Coordination

20. Lesson References 1- Global Criteria 12 Core Functions By: John Herdman 2- www.caadac.org 3- www.adp.gov