Transcript Registrant - Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

The Durham Center
Substance Abuse
Workforce Development
A commitment by Durham County to
train a highly professional substance
abuse workforce in order to assure an
effective service delivery system within
the community.
The Durham Center
Substance Abuse
Workforce Development
Substance Abuse Certification Training Training series to help professionals obtain
certification/licensing (Oct – Jan)
Substance Abuse Best Practices –
Training series highlights effective practices
and latest research on addiction (Jan – June)
The Durham Center
Substance Abuse
Workforce Development
Teaching Case Conferences – Clinical
“case studies” discussed by providers
and panel of experts; consultation on
individual cases, system-level issues, and
service delivery (Nov 2006 – June 2007)
The Durham Center
Substance Abuse
Workforce Development
Incentives – Ideas for recruiting and
maintaining qualified counselors in
Durham County: scholarships, stipends
*Please Complete Survey*
How to Get Certified/Licensed as
a Substance Abuse Professional
In North Carolina
Bart Grimes LCAS, CCS
The Durham Center
Substance Abuse Consultant
North Carolina Substance Abuse
Professional Practice Board
NCSAPPB
• Alcohol Certification Board was established 1976.
Drug Abuse Certification Board was established in
1978.
• Substance Abuse Certification board established
8/84. Combined the Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Boards to form one addictions Board
• Practice Board established 8/05
• Offers six credentials. CSAC, LCAS, CCS, CSAPC,
CRFD and CCJP
NCSAPPB
• Approximately 1800 certified professionals
holding over 2500 certifications/licenses.
• The Board is charged with protecting the
public from incompetent substance abuse
practitioners and establishing appropriate
standards of practice.
• Member of the International Certification and
Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other
Drug Abuse---ICRC/AODA
International Certification and
Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC)
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Founded in 1981
North Carolina became a member in 1991
Over 20,000 credentialed individuals worldwide
General Requirements for Counselor Credentialing:
– Pass the ICRC Written Exam
– Pass the ICRC CPM Oral Exam
– Obtain 6000 hours of professional experience
– Have clinical supervision throughout training period
Why Should I Pursue
Certification/Licensure
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Assures that a standardized process has be followed and that
credentialed professionals have demonstrated competency to perform
the responsibilities of a substance abuse professional.
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State Office of Personnel recognizes the CSAC as a Mental Health
professional which translates to a starting salary that is higher than a
SAC.
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CSAC meets Qualified Professional (QP) competency requirements
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LCAS can practice independently and bill 3rd party insurance.
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Establishes professionalism in the substance abuse treatment field.
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Only a CSAC or LCAS can complete the necessary substance abuse
tasks in order for DWI clients to become relicensed.
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DOT referred clients must have services provided by a credentialed
counselor.
The First Step
Registration
To begin the registration process an applicant
must request in writing an application package
and send a check or money order for $25.00 to:
– P.O. Box 10126 Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
– Phone (919) 832-0975
– Web address: http://www.ncsapcb.org/
Registrant
Each credential requires that the individual seeking
a SA Credential be registered with the Board.
Once the registration is completed the individual is
considered a Registrant
Registrant
At a minimum, Registration is now required for
ALL
persons who provide substance abuse
services
• Complete registration forms found in the
registration application process
• Documentation of highest level of education,
high school diploma, completion of GED,
Baccalaureate or advance degree.
Registrant
• A signed supervision contract documenting the
proposed supervision process by a substance abuse
clinical supervisor (CCS). (Contract forms are
included in the registration/application package.)
• A Registrant, if serving in a counseling position, must
have supervision at a ratio of 1: 10 hours and obtain
supervised experience required for full certification,
unless a practicum has been completed.
• A signed form attesting to the applicant’s
commitment to adhere to the Ethical Principles of
Conduct of the Board. (verification statements also
included in package)
Registrant
• A check or money order in the amount of
125.00(non-refundable) made payable to
NCSAPPB.
• A letter of acknowledgment and report of status
will be forwarded to the Registrant.
• Registration Status may be maintained for 5
years.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
• Have met all Registrant requirements
• Documentation verifying the successful
completion of 300 hours of Supervised Practical
Training.
• A check or money order in the amount of
125.00(non-refundable) made payable to
NCSAPPB in order to sit for the written exam.
• Achieve a passing score on the written exam.
• Criminal background check.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
• Once recognized as a substance abuse intern, the
individual may function as a counselor under the
supervision of a clinical supervisor at a ratio of 1:40
• Supervised Practical training is defined as
supervision which seeks to teach the knowledge
and skills related to professional substance abuse
counseling.
• Highly structured process and must cover all 12
core functions of the Substance abuse Counselor.
• The supervisor must verify and document that the
supervisee has practiced at least 10 hours of
practice, under supervision in each of the 12- core
functions
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
CSAC
• A total of three (3) years full-time, paid or volunteer,
supervised experience (6,000 hours) must be documented
(18 months for graduates of NCSAPPB approved master's
program)
• Two hundred seventy (270) clock hours of board approved
academic/didactic education must be completed in the
following manner:
• 190 hours specifically directed to substance abuse of which
no more than 100 hours can be in one substance.
CSAC
• Twelve (12) hours of HIV training and six (6) hours of
professional ethics are required as part of the 270 hours.
• Up to 80 hours can be directed towards professional skill
building to enhance counselor development.
• No more than 25% of 270 hours [67.5 hours] may be inservice education received within your organization by a
staff at the same facility of the same employment
CSAC
• $100 for the Case Presentation Method (CPM)
• The oral examination/case presentation will be
administered by board members or representatives.
After evaluation of the oral exam by the board.
• The applicant will be notified in writing of their status in
the certification process.
• A Certified Substance Abuse Counselor certificate and
number will be awarded to successful candidates.
• Substance Abuse Counselor will be recognized as a fully
certified counselor by the Board and ICRC.
• Can practice under the supervision of a LCAS, CCS or
CCS-I. 1-40 hours of practice.
LICENSED CLINICAL ADDICTIONS
SPECIALIST
LCAS
• There are several different ways persons may
apply to be licensed as a clinical addictions
specialist.
In order to become licensed with this credential,
the applicant must meet ONE (1) of the following
criteria:
Criteria A
• Criteria A:
A-1. A minimum of a master's degree with a clinical
application in a human services field;
A-2. Two years post-graduate supervised substance abuse
counseling experience;
A-3. Three letters of reference from licensed clinical
addictions specialists or certified substance abuse
professionals who hold a master’s degree;
A-4. Achievement of a combined score set by the Board on
master's level written and oral examinations administered by
the Board;
A-5. 180 hours of substance abuse specific training as
defined in the statute and in policy statement of the Board;
A-6. Signed verification statements attesting to the intention
to adhere fully to the ethical standards of the Board;
A-7. That the applicant is not and has not engaged in any
practice or conduct that would be grounds for disciplinary
action under this statute;
A-8. Payment of fees.
Criteria B
• Criteria B:
B-1. Minimum of a master's degree with clinical
application in a human services field;
B-2. Current certification as a substance abuse,
alcoholism, or drug abuse counselor;
B-3. One year of post-graduate supervised substance
abuse counseling experience;
B-4. Achievement of a passing score on a master's level
written examination administered by the Board;
B-5. Three letters of reference from Licensed Clinical
Addiction Specialists or Certified Substance Abuse
Professionals who hold a master’s degree;
B-6. Signed verification statements attesting to the
intention to adhere fully to the ethical standards of the
Board;
B-7. That the applicant is not and has not engaged in
any practice or conduct that would be grounds for
disciplinary action under this statute;
B-8. Payment of fees.
Criteria C
• Criteria C
C-1. Minimum of a master's degree in a human services field
with a substance abuse specialty that includes 180 hours of
substance abuse specific training / education;
C-2. One year of post-graduate supervised substance abuse
counseling experience;
C-3. Achievement of a passing score on an oral examination
administered by the Board;
C-4. Three letters of reference from Licensed Clinical
Addiction Specialists or Certified Substance Abuse
Professionals who hold a master’s degree;
C-5. Signed verification statements attesting to the intention
to adhere fully to the ethical standards of the Board;
C-6. That the applicant is not and has not engaged in any
practice or conduct that would be grounds for disciplinary
action under this statute;
C-7. Payment of fees.
Criteria D
• Criteria D:
D-1. The applicant must be a member of a professional
discipline granted deemed status by the Board;
D-2. The applicant must be licensed, certified or
otherwise recognized by that discipline as having met
the standards of a substance abuse specialist; and
D-3. Must hold a substance abuse certification from that
professional discipline which has been granted deemed
status by the North Carolina Substance Abuse
Professional Certification Board;
D-4. Certification may be obtained through the process
as described, and by payment of certification fees.
Suggested Reading List
• Loosening the Grip 6th Ed, Kinney, Jean
• Drugs and Society, Glen Hanson and Peter Venturelli
• The Twelve Core Functions of the Substance Abuse
Counselor, John Herdman
• DSM IV, American Psychiatric Assoc.
• Drugs, Society and Human Behavior 8th Ed, Ray,
Oakley
• Ethics for Addiction Professionals, Bissell, LeClair
• Psychotherapy in Chemical Dependence Treatment,
Buelow, George
CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
(CCS)
• Must be a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (applicant
must maintain counselor credential in order to maintain
supervisor credential)
• 8,000 hours (four years) and a master's degree in a human
services field with a clinical application from a regionally
accredited college or university (10,000 hours in order to be
reciprocal through the IC&RC/AODA, Inc.)
• 4,000 hours (two years) experience as a substance abuse
clinical supervisor.
CCS
• Thirty(30) hours) of substance abuse clinical supervision
specific education/training for initial certification. These
hours should be reflective of the twelve core functions in
their clinical application and practice.
• One letter of reference from the applicant's current
supervisor.
• Three letters of reference: one from a professional who
can attest to supervisory competence and two from
either counselors who have been supervised by the
candidate or professionals who can attest to the
applicant's competence.
CCS
• Successful completion of IC&RC written examination.
• Payment of all fees. $25.00 should be submitted to the
Board with a letter of intent in order to receive the
application packet. $250.00 should be submitted to the
Board when application packet is completed and mailed
($125.00 registration fee and $125.00 written test fee).
Certified Substance Abuse Prevention
Consultant (CSAPC)
In response to the ever increasing needs of our field, the
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice
Board offers the Certified Substance Abuse Prevention
Consultant Certification.
This certification is offered to those persons who do not
provide direct treatment/counseling with persons who
have substance abuse problems. Rather, it is offered to
those persons who identify and work with people in high
risk categories and/or in alcohol and other drug
education settings (i.e.: human service agencies, drug
and alcohol educators, high school guidance counselors,
etc.)
CSAPC
• Three (3) years full-time experience in the field or two (2)
years if applicant has a bachelor's degree or higher in a
human services field.
• 270 hours of board approved academic/didactic training
divided in the following manner: a. 170 hours in the area
of primary prevention and life skills training; and
b. 100 hours in substance abuse specific material.
c. Twelve (12) hours of HIV training and six (6) hours of
professional ethics are required.
• A minimum of 300 board approved practicum hours
documented by a qualified alcohol, drug or substance
abuse professional.
CSAPC
• Evaluations from a supervisor on this practicum as well
as two evaluations from colleagues/co-workers.
• Successful completion of a written examination.
• Signed verification statements confirming that applicant
will abide by high ethical standards as defined by the
Board and that applicant has been free of addictive use
of alcohol and other drugs for a minimum of two (2)
years.
• $250 registration/testing fee.
• Application Packet-$25.00
Certified Substance Abuse Residential
Facility Director (CSARFD)
• The Certified Substance Abuse Residential Facility
Director certification is one that is obtained in addition to
the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. A person must
already be a certified counselor in order to obtain the
residential facility director certification.
• 50 hours of NCSAPCB approved academic/didactic
management specific training.
• Positive recommendation of applicant's current
supervisor.
• Positive recommendation of a colleague or co-worker of
the applicant
• Registration/application fee of $250.00.
• Application Packet-$25.00
For information about Durham Center’s
Workforce Development Initiative, contact
Tina Howard – 560-7578
[email protected]
Or
Bart Grimes
[email protected]
The First Step
Registration
To begin the registration process an applicant
must request in writing an application package
and send a check or money order for $25.00 to:
– P.O. Box 10126 Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
– Phone (919) 832-0975
– Web address: http://www.ncsapcb.org/
Evaluation
• Complete evaluation and participant
surveys
• Place surveys on table before you leave
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