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RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
TCBAP certification upgrades and standardizes the qualifications of those working in areas of addiction counseling, clinical supervision, and prevention throughout Texas. These certifications are designed to be appropriate for those professionals currently working in counseling, supervision and prevention.
PRINCIPLES
Certain important principles have emerged in regard to these credentials.
Principle 1. These certifications are based on a combination of competency and knowledge about addiction counseling, clinical supervision and prevention, to include academic achievement.
Principle 2. Authority for these certifications come from professionals nationwide working in the fields of addiction counseling, clinical supervision and prevention, who share a common concern for educational standards, with focus on International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) role delineation study processes, education and competency within the practice of addiction counseling, clinical supervision and prevention.
Principle 3. Persons having skills and utilizing them in positions other than those of addiction counselors, clinical supervisors and prevention specialists may be certified by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. The basic requirement for certification is the performance of addiction counseling, clinical supervision or prevention activities and academic achievement.
Principle 4. Application for these certifications is entirely voluntary.
AUTHORITY
The authority of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals is derived from those persons who are dedicated to service as counselors, clinical supervisors, prevention specialists and other health professionals, who are most affected by certification and standardization of related issues. The authority for these certifications is embodied in the statewide association of addiction professionals, the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, Inc. Recognition of certification is voluntary. The credibility of these certifications results from the standards that are maintained and the performance levels established by the Texas Certification Board. However, most importantly, the professional competency, knowledge and integrity of the board certified persons.
CREDENTIALS
Advanced Addiction Counselor - a reciprocal AODA credential for master's level counselors. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Verification of 2,000 hours (approximately one year) of supervised work experience in the alcohol and drug abuse counseling field.
B. 300 hour chemical dependency counseling practicum covering the 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor
C. Successful scores on the ICRC Advanced Counselor Certification Written Examination
D. Documentation of 180 education hours in Alcohol/Drug specific course work, 6 of which must be Ethics, and 6 of which must be HIV/AIDS education
E. A Master's degree in a Human Services Behavioral Sciences field (from an accredited college or university) with clinical application (i.e. practicum).
This credential has reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
Alcohol Drug Counselor - a reciprocal AODA credential which includes 3 levels, each level delineating a different benchmark of education and experience. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. 300 hour chemical dependency counseling practicum covering the 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor
B. Successful scores on the ICRC Written AODA Certification Examination
C. Documentation of 270 chemical dependency education hours, 135 of which must be Alcohol/Drug specific, 6 of which must be Ethics, and 6 of which must be HIV/AIDS education
In addition, for the ADC Level I, applicants must document:
A. 6,000 hours (approximately three years) of chemical dependency counseling experience
For the ADC Level II, applicants must document:
A. 14,000 hours (approximately seven years) of chemical dependency counseling experience, OR
B. A Bachelor’s Degree and 6,000 hours of chemical dependency counseling experience
For the ADC Level III, applicants must document:
A. 24,000 hours (approximately 12 years) of chemical dependency counseling experience, OR
B. A Master’s Degree and 6,000 hours of chemical dependency counseling experience
This credential has reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist - a master's level non-reciprocal AODA credential. Individuals who apply for certification as a CCDS come from greatly varied backgrounds. In recognition of that fact, the requirements for formal training, work and other experiences are designed to be flexible, while at the same time being stringent enough to ensure high quality and professionalism. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Master’s degree in a counseling related area
B. Licensure in the State of Texas in one of the following areas: LCDC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Physician, Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, Licensed Psychological Associate, Advance Practice Nurse with specialty in Psyche-Mental Health (APN-P/MH)
C. 4,000 hours work experience in chemical dependency counseling
D. 135 hours of Alcohol/Drug specific education
E. Letter of Recommendation from a licensed/certified colleague
This credential does not have reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
Certified Clinical Supervisor - a reciprocal credential for clinical supervisors. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Current certification as an ADC I, II, III, AAC, or CCJP
B. 10,000 hours (approximately five years) of counseling experience in the field of addiction counseling (completion of degree in behavioral science field waives some hours, see full application for more details).
C. 4,000 hours (approximatley two years) of actual supervisory experience in the field of addiction counseling (must include 200 contact hours of face-to-face clinical supervision).
D. Thirty hours of didactic training in clinical supervision specific to the CCS domains. This must include at least six hours of training in each domain (with the exception of the Treatment Knowledge domain): Counselor Development, Professional & Ethical Standards, Program Development & Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Administration, and Treatment Knowledge.
E. One letter of reference from a supervisor and two letters of reference from peers
F. Successful score on the ICRC Clinical Supervision Examination
This credential has reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor - a non-reciprocal credential for counselors with training in treatment of compulsive gambling. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Current certification as an ADC, AAC, or CCDS
B. Thirty hours of instruction in Gambling I and Gambling II domains, with 15 hours in each domain
C. Two letters of recommendation from certified/licensed colleagues
This credential does not have reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
(CCJP) Certified Criminal Justice Professional - a reciprocal credential for those professionals active in criminal justice. Minimum requirements vary with education level.** Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Documentation of 270 hours of education including training in the eight core areas of the CCJP: dynamics of addiction and criminal behavior; legal, ethical and professional responsibility; criminal justice system and processes; clinical evalution: screening and assessment; treatment planning; case management, monitoring and participant supervision; counseling; and documentation.
B. Two hundred hour direct supervision practicum in the eight core areas described above.
C. Successful score on the ICRC CCJP written Examination
E. 6,000 hours (approximately three years) of criminal justice work experience
F. Documentation of at least a high school diploma or GED**
**Minimum requirements vary with level of education
Associates Degree = 200 education hours, 150 hour practicum, 5,000 hours of work experience, successful score on exam
Bachelor’s Degree or ADC/LCDC = 150 education hours, 100 hour practicum, 4,000 hours of work experience, successful score on exam
Master’s Degree or CCS = 100 education hours, 80 hour practicum, 2,000 hours of work experience, successful score on exam
Doctoral Degree or AAC = 60 education hours, 1,000 hours work experience,successful score on exam
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CCJP CORE SKILLS DOMAINS AND WHAT EACH COVERS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
(CCJP-A) Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status- an applicant status credential for those professionals active in criminal justice. A CCJP-A status may be issued to an individual who has met the educational and practicum requirements for the Texas CCJP, but has not yet passed the exam and may still be working on direct service/work experience hours. Minimum requirements vary with education level.** Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Documentation of 270 hours of education including training in the eight core areas of the CCJP: dynamics of addiction and criminal behavior; legal, ethical and professional responsibility; criminal justice system and processes; clinical evalution: screening and assessment; treatment planning; case management, monitoring and participant supervision; counseling; and documentation.
B. Two hundred hour direct supervision practicum in the eight core areas described above.
C. Documentation of at least a high school diploma or GED**
**Minimum requirements vary with level of education
Associates Degree = 200 education hours, 150 hour practicum
Bachelor’s Degree or ADC/LCDC = 150 education hours, 100 hour practicum
Master’s Degree or CCS = 100 education hours, 80 hour practicum
Doctoral Degree or AAC = 60 education hours
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CCJP CORE SKILLS DOMAINS AND WHAT EACH COVERS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Certified Prevention Specialist - a reciprocal credential for those professionals active in prevention. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. One hundred hours of prevention education. Fifty hours must be coursework that is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug specific, and six hours must be Ethics education specific to prevention.
B. One hundred twenty hour practicum in the Prevention domains (see application for domains)
C. Successful score on the ICRC Prevention Examination
E. 2,000 hours (approximately one year) of prevention work experience
In addition, for the Advanced CPS applicants must document:
A. Two hundred hours of prevention education. Fifty hours must be coursework that is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug specific, and six hours must be Ethics education specific to prevention.
B. An Associate's degree and 10,000 hours of prevention work experience, OR
a Bachelor's Degree and 4,000 hours of prevention work experience
The CPS credential has reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
Certified Prevention Specialist Intern - This credential is NOT an IC&RC reciprocal credential. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. One hundred hours of prevention education. Fifty hours must be coursework that is Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug specific, and six hours must be Ethics education specific to prevention.
B. One hundred twenty hour practicum in the Prevention domains (see application for domains)
Certified Supervisor Consultant - a non-reciprocal credential for clinical supervisors. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
A. Licensure in the State of Texas in one of the following areas: LCDC, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Physician, Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, Licensed Psychological Associate, Advance Practice Nurse with specialty in Psyche-Mental Health (APN-P/MH)
In addition, applicants must document either:
A. Five years of counseling experience and
B. Two years of supervision experience, OR
C. Thirty hours of didactic training in clinical supervision, including training in each of the following areas: Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development, Management/Administration and Professional Responsibility
This credential does not have reciprocity with other ICRC member boards.
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