Substance Abuse Counseling Certification in Kentucky
Kentucky has two primary levels of certification for Substance Abuse Counseling and a number of specialization certifications as well. The certification is known as the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). Below you will find the requirements for certification.
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KY CADC Requirements
- You must pass a criminal background check.
- You need a High School diploma or GED. However, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Behavioral Science is helpful in that it will reduce the amount of supervised experience you need (see below).
- You will need to accumulate 6000 hours of supervised AODA work with clients.
- A Bachelor’s degree requires 4000 hours.
- A Master’s degree requires only 2000 hours.
- This experience must be working within the 12 Core Functions: Screening; Intake; Orientation; Assessment; Treatment Planning; Counseling; Case Management; Crisis Intervention; Client Education; Referral; Reports and Record Keeping; Consultation.
- You will need 300 hours of supervision from a qualified supervisor and this must include a minimum of 10 hours of supervision during work in each of the 12 Core Functions.
- You must show 270 hours of education, with at least thirty hours each in the following areas: Professional Responsibility, Counseling, Case Management, Client education and Assessment.
- You will need to pass the IC&RC/AODA Substance Abuse Exam.
- You can find the application form here.