| The Rhode Island Certification Process is designed to measure counselor competency . RIBCCDP recognizes that Chemical Dependency Counselors, Prevention Specialists, Student Assistance Counselors and Criminal Justice Professionals are necessarily educated in a wide range of disciplines, therapeutic approaches and counseling techniques. The RIBCCDP defines a baseline standard for all credentials offered. Counselors are given recognition for meeting specific predetermined criteria in substance abuse. Voluntary professional certification is not intended as a license to practice, nor as a qualification for a certain position. It may be accepted as a preferred or alternate credential by an employer, civil service system, state licensing body or third-party underwriter. This system provides the counselor with a tool for marketing his/her skills and competence. The RIBCCDP has been a participating member in the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) since 1988. IC&RC sets international standards for counselor competency and develops and maintains written examinations for each reciprocal credential offered. |
| Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals 298 South Progress Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17109 (401) 349-3822 FAX: 717-540-4458 Email: info@ribccdp.com |
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| RIBCCDP has made several changes and eliminated some certifications offered by the Board. Please click here to view the letter sent to all certified professionals. NOTE: Recertification applications need to be postmarked by your expiration date and are no longer required to be submitted 60 days in advance. |
RIBCCDP LAUNCHES NEW CERTIFIED RECOVERY COACH
CREDENTIAL
The Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals (RIBCCDP) is
pleased to announce the availability of the new Certified Recovery Peer Coach (CRC)
credential beginning in February 1, 2013 and ending August 1, 2013. RIBCCDP has adopted
IC&RC’s standards to begin to offer a unique and distinct certification that will recognize the work
done by recovering individuals in the community. All CRC’s will be certified at an IC&RC reciprocal
level.
The role of the Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) reflects a collaborative and strengths-based
approach, with the primary goal being to assist individuals in achieving sustained recovery from
addiction and/or mental health issues. CRCs will not be clinicians; they will serve in a supportive
role within the community and/or within a treatment setting. Services provided by the CRC become
a permanent critical component of the continuum of care services that will
substantially improve an individual’s ability to sustain recovery/wellness. The primary function of the
CRC is to help individuals gain access to needed resources in the community by assisting them in
overcoming barriers and helping them bridge gaps between their needs and available resources.
The CRC credential identified four domains or core areas of competence. Within each domain are
task, knowledge and skill statements that further define the role of the Certified Recovery Peer
Mentor. The four domains are Advocacy, Mentoring/Education, Recovery/Wellness Support and
Ethical Responsibility.
Please note that effective immediately the name of this certification has changed from Certified Peer
Mentor (CRPM) to Certified Recovery Coach (CRC).
CRC Application and Standards
CREDENTIAL
The Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals (RIBCCDP) is
pleased to announce the availability of the new Certified Recovery Peer Coach (CRC)
credential beginning in February 1, 2013 and ending August 1, 2013. RIBCCDP has adopted
IC&RC’s standards to begin to offer a unique and distinct certification that will recognize the work
done by recovering individuals in the community. All CRC’s will be certified at an IC&RC reciprocal
level.
The role of the Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) reflects a collaborative and strengths-based
approach, with the primary goal being to assist individuals in achieving sustained recovery from
addiction and/or mental health issues. CRCs will not be clinicians; they will serve in a supportive
role within the community and/or within a treatment setting. Services provided by the CRC become
a permanent critical component of the continuum of care services that will
substantially improve an individual’s ability to sustain recovery/wellness. The primary function of the
CRC is to help individuals gain access to needed resources in the community by assisting them in
overcoming barriers and helping them bridge gaps between their needs and available resources.
The CRC credential identified four domains or core areas of competence. Within each domain are
task, knowledge and skill statements that further define the role of the Certified Recovery Peer
Mentor. The four domains are Advocacy, Mentoring/Education, Recovery/Wellness Support and
Ethical Responsibility.
Please note that effective immediately the name of this certification has changed from Certified Peer
Mentor (CRPM) to Certified Recovery Coach (CRC).
CRC Application and Standards
RIBCCDP ANNOUNCES NEW PROBLEM GAMBLING
ENDORSEMENT
RIBCCDP is pleased to announce an endorse to many of our certifications: the Certificate of
Competency in Problem Gambling. This certificate of competency is available as an endorsement
only to those professionals holding a current and valid ACDP, ACDP II, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP
Diplomate, CDCS , CPS, or CPSS credential from RIBCCDP and who meet the education
requirement. The Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling is not a credential but rather a
certificate indicating the completion of training requirements. The Certificate of Competency in
Problem Gambling is not time limited, and can be obtained at any time once the training
requirement is met.
Problem Gambling Endorsement Application and Requirements
ENDORSEMENT
RIBCCDP is pleased to announce an endorse to many of our certifications: the Certificate of
Competency in Problem Gambling. This certificate of competency is available as an endorsement
only to those professionals holding a current and valid ACDP, ACDP II, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP
Diplomate, CDCS , CPS, or CPSS credential from RIBCCDP and who meet the education
requirement. The Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling is not a credential but rather a
certificate indicating the completion of training requirements. The Certificate of Competency in
Problem Gambling is not time limited, and can be obtained at any time once the training
requirement is met.
Problem Gambling Endorsement Application and Requirements