Board Overview
and
Credentialing
Al Greene Institute 2015
Today's Facilitators
• Mike Vannoy, LPC, LCAS, CCS
• Board Member
• Danny Graves, LCAS, CCS,
• Board Member
Training Objectives
• Board’s charter, history and composition
• Benefits of credentialing
• Credentials offered
• Credentialing process
• Credentialing requirements
• Questions and comments
Board Staff
• Barden Culbreth, Executive Director
• Katie Faulkner, Associate Director
• MaryBeth Rapp, Administrative Assistant
• Donna Strickland, Administrative Assistant
• E. Ann Christian, Legal Counsel to the Board
Contact Information
• Website:
www.ncsappb.org
• Email:
barden@recanc.com
• Phone:
(919) 832-0975
• Fax:
(919) 833-5743
About the Board……
• 25 members (11 elected – 14 appointed)
• Member board of the International Certification and
Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC/AODA, Inc.)
• Quarterly meetings
• Annual meeting - NC Summer School, Wilmington
Board Officers
• Bert Wood, President
Mt. Airy
• Helen Wolstenholme, Vice President
Cary
(Chair, Executive Committee)
• Carol Hoffman, Secretary
Pinehurst
• Tony Beatty, Treasurer
Charlotte
Board Members
Western Region
Tony Beatty, elected
Danny Graves, appointed (Governor)
Michael Vannoy, elected
Flay J. Lee, elected
Jane Peck, appointed (Nursing Board)
Wrenn Rivenbark, elected
Board Members
North Central Region
Clyde Ebron, elected
Fran Gordon, appointed (NBCC)
Geri Miller, elected
Lynn Inman, appointed (NCSAPPB)
Mary Jane McGill, appointed (NAADAC)
Laura Veach, elected
Bert Wood, appointed (NCSAPPB)
Board Members
South Central Region
Bert Bennett, appointed (DHHS SAS)
Worth Bolton, elected
Carol Hoffman, elected
Lynn Jones, appointed (DHHS SAS)
Al Mooney, appointed (President Pro Tem)
Helen Wolstenholme, appointed (NCSAPPB)
Board Members
Eastern Region
Johnny Bass, appointed (Speaker of the
House)
Lidia Bly-Herman, elected
Cheryl Gentile, appointed (CRCC)
Jessica Holton, appointed (NASW)
Phil Mooring, elected
Nora Noel, appointed (APA)
Historical Board Milestones
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August 1984 - Board became a duly chartered corporation
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1994 - granted statutory status by N.C.G.S. 90-113.30, in order to:
- Establish standards for professional practice in the alcoholism and addiction
service delivery systems,
- Provide a means by which individuals credentialed under these standards
may be recognized and identified as possessing the necessary competencies as
professionals in the field of alcoholism and addictions counseling,
- Establish a means by which alcoholism and addiction professionals may
demonstrate their integrity and credibility to the general public and to other health
care professionals.
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August 1997 - legislation added the Certified Clinical Addictions Specialist (CCAS)
and specifically established the Board as the sole credentialing body for North
Carolina substance abuse professionals
•
September 2005 - legislation mandated practice
protection, established licensure and added another
credential (CCJP)
Historical Board Milestones
•
July 2008 – Senate Bill 2117 amended previous legislation to create the
following necessary changes:
– Oral examination replaced by a competency-based written examination to
conform with standards adopted by the ICRC;
– Terminology changed Clinical Addictions Specialist Intern to Provisional
Licensed Addictions Specialist;
– Several other minor changes related to definitions, Board composition and
credentialing.
Why Become Credentialed?
• It’s the Law (SB 705 – September 2005)
• Professional Membership and Recognition
• Promotes Public Safety and Welfare
• Demonstrates Commitment to Professional
Growth and Development
• Portability (in many cases)
Why Become Credentialed?
• International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium
– Up to half of all substance abuse professionals in the US hold
an ICRC credential
– incorporated in 1981
– 25 countries
– boards are located in 48 states and territories
– five Native American territories
– all branches of the US military
– 45,000 credentialed addiction professionals Worldwide
Credentials Offered
LCAS
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (1,539)
CCS
Certified Clinical Supervisor (380)
CSAC
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (673)
CCJP
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (113)
CSAPC
Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant (79)
CSARFD
Certified Substance Abuse Residential Facility Director
(3)
* ( ) – Number of each credential in NC
ICRC Equivalents
• Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC = CSAC)
• Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC = LCAS)
• Clinical Supervisor (CS = CCS)
• Prevention Specialist (PS = CSAPC)
• Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional
(CCJP = CCJP)
Across the state……..
• Over 3,000 active credentials
• Over 1,880 individuals registered for certification
or licensure
• And a number that is growing everyday is the
LCASA----Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (387)
Where Do I Start?
1
Create account in
LearningBuilder, the
online application
portal
2
Complete Application
Supervision Contract
Ethics Training/Code
Pay Registration Fee
CSAC/LCAS
3
Complete Requirements
Examination Fee
Pass Examination
Ongoing Practice
Supervision Contract*
Common Credentialing
Requirements
• Education
– Formal (high school/GED, college, advanced)
– Training (substance abuse specific)
• Experience
– On-the-job work experience
– Supervision by a CCS or CSI
• Demonstrating Competence
– Passing a computerized
competency-based examination
Twelve Core Functions
Screening
Case Management
Intake
Crisis Intervention
Orientation
Client Education
Assessment
Record Keeping
Treatment Planning
Referral
Counseling
Consultation
Addiction Counseling Competencies
• Eight Practice Dimensions
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Clinical Evaluation
Treatment Planning
Referral
Service Coordination
Counseling
Client, Family and Community Education
Documentation
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
TAP 21 www.samhsa.gov
Certified Substance Abuse
Counselor
CSAC
Education
• Documentation of high school diploma or GED,
bachelor’s, or advanced degree
• 270 clock hours of Board-approved education /
training
– at least 190 hours substance abuse specific
– up to 80 hours general skill building
– must have 6 hours HIV/AIDS, STDs, bloodborne pathogens
– must have 6 hours Ethics and
6 from Topics List
Admin Rules Approved
Training Topic List
• Nicotine Dependence
• Psychopathology
• Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches
• Substance Abuse Issues In Older Adults
• Substance Abuse Issues Affecting Veterans
Experience
• Equivalent of three (3) years full time paid or
volunteer supervised experience (6,000 hours)
• 300 hours of Supervised Practical Training
– Minimum of 10 hours of supervised practical training in each of
the 12 Core Functions (120 hours)
– 1 hour of supervision for every 10 hours of practice in each of the
12 Core Functions
– Remaining 180 hours may be at supervisors discretion
– May operate at 1 hour of supervision for every 40 hours of
practice after successful completion of supervised practical
training and supervisor’s recommendation
– Supervision received by a CCS or CSI
Examination
• Computer Based Examination
– Offered year round, at testing sites all over the
country
– 150 questions
– 3 hour time limit
CSAC Biannual Recertification
Requirements
• Contract for Practice Supervision
– 1:40hrs x 2yrs, 1:80hrs x 2yrs, 1:160hrs after 4yrs
– Provided by CCS, CSI or LCAS
• 60 hours of approved continuing education
– 3 hours of HIV/AIDS, STDs, blood-borne pathogens
– 3 hours of Ethics
– 3 hours from Topic’s List
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Payment of fee
Certified Clinical Supervisor
CCS
Certified Clinical Supervisor
• Scope of Practice: The practice of a CCS
is based on knowledge in the performance
domains to supervise substance abuse
professionals who work to treat, prevent,
or reduce the conditions that place
individuals at risk of developing addictive
disorder or disease and help prevent
relapse.
Certified Clinical Supervisor
• Why earn the CCS credential?
A CCS is qualified to supervise credentialed
substance abuse counselors and counselors
who are pursuing a NCSAPPB credential. A
CCS is also the only approved supervisor of a
CCS applicant and those who have obtained the
CSI (Clinical Supervisor Intern) status.
CCS Requirements
• Master’s degree in a human services field with a clinical
application from a regionally accredited college or university
• Currently credentialed as a LCAS
• 4,000 hours (2 years) experience as a substance abuse
clinical supervisor
• 30 hours of substance abuse clinical supervision specific
education/training
• One reference from applicants’ current supervisor (must be a
CCS)
• Two additional letters of reference
• IC/RC Computer based exam
• Payment of all fees
Certified Clinical Supervisor
Q:
What is a Clinical Supervisor Intern?
A:
A CSI is an applicant who has submitted:
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An Application
Resume
Master’s Degree Transcript
Proof of LCAS Credentialing
Signed Code of Ethical Conduct
Documentation of 15 hours of clinical supervision specific training
Fingerprint and Authority for Release of Information (and prints
have cleared the SBI and the Board’s Standards Committee)
Payment of Fees ($125 registration fee plus the $38 background
check fee)
8.
Certified Clinical Supervisor
Q:
I’m a CSI, now what?
A:
A Board designated CSI has 3 years to complete the application
process, which involves:
1.
2.
Documentation of practice as a clinical supervisor intern
Reference from current CCS supervisor (documenting 4,000
hours work experience as a SA Clinical Supervisor)
Two references (one from a counselor that the CSI has actually
supervised or other professional)
Documentation of completed education/training (30 hours total)
Payment of Fees ($125 Written Test Fee)
Pass the IC&RC computer based examination
3.
4.
5.
6.
Certified Clinical Supervisor
• Clinical Supervisor Interns MUST remain under
the supervision of a CCS until they have earned
their CCS credential
• This applies to all CSI designated applicants
until they have successfully completed the CCS
written exam
CCS Biannual Recertification
Requirements
• 15 hours of approved continuing education
– Must be substance abuse clinical supervision training
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Payment of fee
Certified Criminal Justice
Addictions Professional
CCJP
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions
Professional
• Designed for addictions professionals who
work in one of three settings:
– Law Enforcement
– Judiciary
– Corrections
• Does not require an active caseload of
clients
Eight Performance Domains
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Domain 1: Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior
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Domain 2: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibility
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Domain 3: Criminal Justice System and Processes
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Domain 4: Clinical Evaluation: Screening & Assessment
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Domain 5: Treatment Planning
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Domain 6: Case Management, Monitoring & Participant Supervision
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Domain 7: Counseling
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Domain 8: Documentation
Education
• Documentation of high school diploma or GED,
bachelor’s or advanced degree
• 270 hours specific to performance domains
– 180 hours if the applicant has a master’s degree
or higher in a human services field
• 6 hours HIV/AIDS, STDs, blood-borne pathogens
• 6 hours Ethics
• 6 hours from Topic’s List
Experience
• Paid or voluntary professional experience providing
direct service to individuals involved in the criminal
justice system.
– High School/GED- 6,000 hrs (3 years)
– AA/AS- 5,000 hrs (2.5 years)
– BA/BS- 4,000 hrs (2 years)
– MA/MS- 2,000 hrs (1 year)
– Master’s Level with other advanced SA
credential (NBCC, NASW, MAC, etc) - 1,000 hrs
(6 months)
Experience
• 300 Hours of Supervised Practical Training
• At least 10 hours of supervision in each of the
eight Performance Domains
• Supervision must be received by either a CCS or
CSI
Examination
• 150 question IC&RC computerized examination
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Domain 1: Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (17%)
Domain 2: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibility (12%)
Domain 3: Criminal Justice System and Processes(12% )
Domain 4: Clinical Evaluation: Screening & Assessment (14%)
Domain 5: Treatment Planning (11%)
Domain 6: Case Management, Monitoring and Supervision(10%)
Domain 7: Counseling: (16%)
Domain 8: Documentation: (8%)
CCJP Biannual Renewal
Requirements
• Contract for Practice Supervision (1:40)
– Provided by CCS, CSI or LCAS
• 60 hours of approved continuing education
– 3 hours of HIV/AIDS, STDs, blood-borne pathogens
– 3 hours of Ethics
– 3 hours from Topic’s List
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Payment of renewal fee
Certified Substance Abuse
Prevention Consultant
CSAPC
Performance Domains
• Planning and Evaluation
• Education and Skill Development
• Community Organization
• Public and Organizational Policy
• Professional Growth and Responsibility
Education
• 270 hours of education / training
– 170 hours in the area primary prevention
– 100 hours must be substance abuse specific:
Dynamics of Addiction, Relapse Prevention, etc. (must
be approved by NCSAPPB)
– 6 hours HIV/AIDS, STDs, blood-borne pathogens
– 6 hours Ethics
– 6 hours from Topic’s List
• All hours must be in the
Performance Domains
Experience
• 5 years of full-time experience
– 2 years of full-time experience for bachelor’s
degree or higher
• 300 hours of Supervised Practical Training
– minimum of 10 hours of supervised practical
training in each performance domains
– supervision must be provided by a CCS, CSI or
a CSAPC with a minimum of three years of
professional experience
Examination
• 150 question IC&RC computerized examination
– Domain 1: Planning and Evaluation (30%)
– Domain 2: Prevention Education and Service Delivery(15%)
– Domain 3: Communication (13%)
– Domain 4: Community Organization (15%)
– Domain 5: Public Policy and Environmental Change (12%)
– Domain 6: Professional Growth and Responsibility (15%)
CSAPC Biannual Renewal
Requirements
• 40 hours of approved continuing education
– 3 hours of HIV/AIDS, STDs, blood-borne pathogens
– 3 hours of Ethics
– 3 hours from Topic’s List
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Payment of renewal fee
Certified Substance Abuse
Residential Facility Director
CSARFD
Requirements
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Applicant must hold the CSAC or LCAS
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50 hours of NCSAPPB approved academic/didactic
management specific training
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Two positive recommendations from a supervisor and
co-worker
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Completion of Application
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Payment of all fees ($125 registration fee, $125
credentialing fee, $38 background check fee)
CSARFD Biannual Renewal
Requirements
• 10 hours of substance abuse specific education
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Payment of renewal fee
Licensed Clinical Addictions
Specialist
LCAS
Criteria A
(Related Master’s)
• Master’s Degree with a
clinical application in
human service field from
a regionally accredited
university
• 2 years post-graduate
experience (4,000 hours)
• 3 References from LCAS
or CSAC with Master’s
degree
• 300 hour supervised SA
practical training
• Passing score on exam
• 180 hours substance
abuse specific training
6-HIV
6-Ethics
6-Topic’s List
6-Clinical Supervision
• Attestation to adhere to
ethical code of NCSAPPB
• Not under disciplinary
review
• Payment of fees
Criteria B
(Previously Certified)
• Master’s Degree with a
clinical application in
human service field from
a regionally accredited
university
• Current certification as a
CSAC
• 3 references from LCAS
or CSAC with Master’s
degree
• Passing score on exam
• Attestation to adhere to
ethical code of NCSAPPB
• Not under disciplinary
review
• Payment of fees
Criteria C
(Master’s w/SA Specialty)
• Master’s Degree in
human service field with
substance abuse
specialty from a preapproved regionally
accredited university that
includes 180 SAS hours
• 1 year post-graduate
experience (2,000 hours)
• 3 references from LCAS
or CSAC with Master’s
degree
• Passing score on exam
• Attestation to adhere to
ethical code of NCSAPPB
• Not under disciplinary
review
• Payment of fees
Approved School Curriculums
Disclaimer: Some of these schools offer a stand alone addictions certificate in
addition to their approved Criteria C Master’s Degree programs. Completion of
these certificates does not allow applicants with previously attained non-Criteria
C schools to then qualify for Criteria C.
Approved School Curriculums
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NC A&T University—Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling—Clinical Substance Abuse Elective program offered
via the Counseling Department, Rehabilitation Studies
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Appalachian State University—Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offered by the Department
of Human Development and Psychological Counseling
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East Carolina University—Master’s degree in Substance Abuse and Rehab Counseling program offered through the
Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies
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East Carolina University—Master of Social Work Substance Abuse Certificate program offered through the School of
Social Work
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Fayetteville State University—Master of Social Work with a Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies program
offered through the Department of Social Work
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UNC Charlotte—Master of Counseling with a Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling program offered by
the Counseling Department
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UNC Wilmington—Master’s in Psychology with the Substance Abuse Treatment Psychology Concentration program via
the Department of Psychology
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WCU—Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Substance Abuse Studies Certificate program offered by the
Department of Human Services
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WCU—Masters in Social Work Substance Abuse Studies Certificate program offered by the Department of Social Work
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UNC—Master’s in Social Work with a Certificate Program in Substance Abuse Studies offered by the School of Social
Work
Criteria D
(Deemed Status)
• Be a member of a professional discipline granted
deemed status by the Board
• Be licensed, certified or recognized by that
discipline as having met the standards of a
substance abuse specialist
• Hold a substance abuse certification from that
professional discipline which has been granted
deemed status by the NCSAPPB
• Payment of fees
Deemed Status Organizations
• International Nurses Society on Addictions (CARN-AP)
• National Board of Certified Counselors (LPC-MAC)
• National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADACMAC)
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW-ATOD)
• American Psychological Association (Certificate of Proficiency)
• Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (MAC)
LCAS Biannual Recertification
Requirements
• 40 hours of approved continuing education
– 3 hours of HIV/AIDS, STDs, blood-borne pathogens
– 3 hours of Ethics, 3 hours from the Topic’s List
• Code of Conduct Agreement
• Payment of fee