Certifications

COUNSELOR

Associate Addiction Counselor (AAC)

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

AAC Application

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Addiction Counselor credential that requires a master’s degree, is international in scope and reciprocal.

CAADC Application,

CAADC Application for CSAC's,

CAADC Candidate Guide

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Addiction Counselor credential that requires a bachelor’s degree, is international in scope and reciprocal.

CADC Application,

CADC Application for CSAC's,

CADC Candidate Guide

PREVENTION

Associate Prevention Specialist (APS)

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

APS Application

Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)

CPS Application,

CPS Candidate Guide

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)

Professional credential for those providing clinical supervision, and is international in scope and reciprocal.

CCS Application,

CCS Candidate Guide

PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Professional credential for those providing recovery support services.

CPRS Application,

CPRS Candidate Guide

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)

CCHW Application,

CCHW Content Outline,

CHW Training Approval Application

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

State-Certified Doula (SCD)

State-Certified Doula Application

Information & Forms

Verify a Credential

VCB Career Ladder

Reciprocity

Exam Verification Form

Name Change Form

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