LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL - Track 1 and Track 2
EXPERIENCE:
Track 1:
The applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years full time experience and 6,000 clock hours
providing the full range of direct supervised counseling services to persons with the primary problem
of alcoholism/drug addiction/dependency under the direct supervision of a individual who meets the
Clinical Supervisor requirements as listed below. Applicants may exchange one year (2,000 hours) of
the three year experience requirement with a bachelor's or advanced degree in Behavioral Sciences.
A copy of transcripts must be submitted documenting degree, or;
Track 2:
The applicant must have 2,000 hours AODA specific work experience under the supervision of Clinical
Supervisor that meets RIBCCDP requirements, providing counseling services to persons with the
primary problem of alcoholism/drug addiction/dependency.
Track 1 & 2:
Fifty percent (50%) of the experience must be gained within five (5) years prior to application.
Volunteer and part-time counseling experience is acceptable if it is provided under direct supervision.
Actual time spent in a supervised chemical dependency internship, traineeship or practicum may be
applied toward the three (3) year requirement.
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Track 1:
The applicant must have a minimum of 270 clock hours of training/education in the knowledge and
skill areas (see Knowledge and Skill Base). Included in the 270 clock hours there must be a
minimum of 120 clock hours of formal training in the field of chemical dependency, or;
Track 2:
The applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a Behavioral Science field with a clinical
application. The applicant must have a minimum of 180 clock hours AODA specific coursework.
Track 1 & 2 Required courses:
-12 hours of DSA "Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Patient Records (42 CFR, Part 2).
-6 hrs of Chemical Dependency Counselor Ethics.
-6 hours curriculum based HIV/AIDS workshop, delivered by qualified trainer, that covers areas
regarding risk reduction.(approved by RIBCCDP's Quality Assurance Committee)
-12 Hours Medication Assisted Therapy & Attitudes of medication in the recovery process. (Effective
6/1/2008)
-MANDATORY 1.5 hour workshop for all LCDP applicants. Applicants will be notified of date, time and
place of workshop upon successful completion of written exam. Applicants who do not attend will
be unable to proceed to Case Presentation and Oral exam.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Track 1 & 2:
Clinical Supervisor credentials:
1) Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (LCDCS), or;
2) 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: Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development, Management/Administration,
and Professional Responsibilities, or;
3) LCDP or LCDP II with 30 clock hours Clinical Supervisor training. This training must include
education in the following Domains: Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development,
Management/Administration, and Professional Responsibilities, or;
4) Ph.D. in Behavioral Science or M.D.with documentation of two (2) years of
specialization/experience in the Chemical Dependency field, or;
5) Recognized Clinical Supervisor (RCS)
The applicant must submit documentation of at least 300 clock hours of Supervisor's received
(See Core Functions). Documentation of a minimum of 20 hours in each Core Function is required.
Examinations:
Track 1: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA written examination and successfully pass the
ICRC/AODA Case Presentation Oral examination. Track 1 - Performance Domains & Core Functions
Track 2: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination
and successfully pass the ICRC/AODA Case Presentation Oral Examination. Track 2 - Performance
Domains & Core Functions
LCDP Aplication (Click here)
EXPERIENCE:
Track 1:
The applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years full time experience and 6,000 clock hours
providing the full range of direct supervised counseling services to persons with the primary problem
of alcoholism/drug addiction/dependency under the direct supervision of a individual who meets the
Clinical Supervisor requirements as listed below. Applicants may exchange one year (2,000 hours) of
the three year experience requirement with a bachelor's or advanced degree in Behavioral Sciences.
A copy of transcripts must be submitted documenting degree, or;
Track 2:
The applicant must have 2,000 hours AODA specific work experience under the supervision of Clinical
Supervisor that meets RIBCCDP requirements, providing counseling services to persons with the
primary problem of alcoholism/drug addiction/dependency.
Track 1 & 2:
Fifty percent (50%) of the experience must be gained within five (5) years prior to application.
Volunteer and part-time counseling experience is acceptable if it is provided under direct supervision.
Actual time spent in a supervised chemical dependency internship, traineeship or practicum may be
applied toward the three (3) year requirement.
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Track 1:
The applicant must have a minimum of 270 clock hours of training/education in the knowledge and
skill areas (see Knowledge and Skill Base). Included in the 270 clock hours there must be a
minimum of 120 clock hours of formal training in the field of chemical dependency, or;
Track 2:
The applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a Behavioral Science field with a clinical
application. The applicant must have a minimum of 180 clock hours AODA specific coursework.
Track 1 & 2 Required courses:
-12 hours of DSA "Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Patient Records (42 CFR, Part 2).
-6 hrs of Chemical Dependency Counselor Ethics.
-6 hours curriculum based HIV/AIDS workshop, delivered by qualified trainer, that covers areas
regarding risk reduction.(approved by RIBCCDP's Quality Assurance Committee)
-12 Hours Medication Assisted Therapy & Attitudes of medication in the recovery process. (Effective
6/1/2008)
-MANDATORY 1.5 hour workshop for all LCDP applicants. Applicants will be notified of date, time and
place of workshop upon successful completion of written exam. Applicants who do not attend will
be unable to proceed to Case Presentation and Oral exam.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Track 1 & 2:
Clinical Supervisor credentials:
1) Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (LCDCS), or;
2) 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: Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development, Management/Administration,
and Professional Responsibilities, or;
3) LCDP or LCDP II with 30 clock hours Clinical Supervisor training. This training must include
education in the following Domains: Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development,
Management/Administration, and Professional Responsibilities, or;
4) Ph.D. in Behavioral Science or M.D.with documentation of two (2) years of
specialization/experience in the Chemical Dependency field, or;
5) Recognized Clinical Supervisor (RCS)
The applicant must submit documentation of at least 300 clock hours of Supervisor's received
(See Core Functions). Documentation of a minimum of 20 hours in each Core Function is required.
Examinations:
Track 1: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA written examination and successfully pass the
ICRC/AODA Case Presentation Oral examination. Track 1 - Performance Domains & Core Functions
Track 2: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination
and successfully pass the ICRC/AODA Case Presentation Oral Examination. Track 2 - Performance
Domains & Core Functions
LCDP Aplication (Click here)
LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
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