ADVANCED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
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.
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
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.
ADVANCED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL II- (Master's Level)
EXPERIENCE:
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.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
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.
ACDP II & ACDP:
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.
ACDP II & ACDP 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/Viral Hepatitis 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)
CLINICAL SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
ACDP II & ACDP:
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: Counselor Development, Professional & Ethical Standards, Program Development &
Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Administration, and Treatment Knowledge, or;
3) 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;
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:
ACDP: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA written examination. ACDP - Performance Domains &
Core Functions
ACDP II: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor written
examination. ACDP II - Performance Domains & Core Functions
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EXPERIENCE:
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.
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
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.
ADVANCED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL II- (Master's Level)
EXPERIENCE:
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.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
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.
ACDP II & ACDP:
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.
ACDP II & ACDP 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/Viral Hepatitis 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)
CLINICAL SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
ACDP II & ACDP:
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: Counselor Development, Professional & Ethical Standards, Program Development &
Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Administration, and Treatment Knowledge, or;
3) 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;
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:
ACDP: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA written examination. ACDP - Performance Domains &
Core Functions
ACDP II: Applicants must pass the ICRC/AODA Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor written
examination. ACDP II - Performance Domains & Core Functions
Click here for Application page
ADVANCED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL II/ADVANCED
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS -
PREREQUISITE FOR LCDP
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS -
PREREQUISITE FOR LCDP
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