RECOGNIZED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR:

This acknowledgement was developed by the R.I.B.C.C.D.P. for clinical supervisors, not holding the
ICRC recognized CDCS certification, who want recognition by the RIBCCDP to provide clinical
supervision to applicants pursuing certification.  Please note: This is RIBCCDP recognition, not an
International certification with reciprocity.

REQUIREMENTS:
1)  Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences with two (2) years clinical experience and
documentation of 120 clock hours Substance Abuse Specific training.  Included in this 120 clock
hours must be 30 hours chemical dependency clinical supervisor education which includes
training in the following Domains: Counselor Development, Professional & Ethical Standards,
Program Development & Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Administration, and
Treatment Knowledge, or; (Application fee:$50.00)
2)  LCDP  with 30 clock hours Clinical Supervisor training.  This training must include education in
the following Domains:    Counselor Development, Professional & Ethical Standards, Program
Development & Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Administration, and Treatment
Knowledge, or; (Application fee $15.00)
3)  Ph.D. in Behavioral Science or M.D.  With documentation of two (2) years
specialization/experience in the Chemical Dependency field. (Application fee : $50.00)
4) Signed Ethics Code

All RCS individuals must submit 40 hours of continuing education with a minimum of 30 hours
substance abuse specific training and a MANDATORY 10 hours clinical supervisor specific
education every two (2) years.

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RECOGNIZED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
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