The certification manuals below are provided in Adobe Acrobat portable document format. To view them, you will need to have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. You can download it from here.

Manual Available Formats Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Microsoft Word Format Adobe Acrobat Format Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Microsoft Word Format Adobe Acrobat Format Certified Criminal Justice Provider (CCJP) (Application and Manual) Microsoft Word Format Adobe Acrobat Format Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and Certified Clinical Addiction Counselor (CCAC) Microsoft Word Format Adobe Acrobat Format

The following applications are provided in both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat fill-in forms. To view the Acrobat files, you will need to have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. You can download it from here

Application Available Formats Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Adobe Acrobat Format Microsoft Word Format Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Adobe Acrobat Format Microsoft Word Format Certified Criminal Justice Provider (CCJP) (Application and Manual) Adobe Acrobat Format Microsoft Word Format Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and Certified Clinical Addiction Counselor (CCAC) Adobe Acrobat Format Microsoft Word Format Recertification Adobe Acrobat Format Microsoft Word Format

The following is a list of frequently asked questions for those seeking certification:

Q:  What are the reciprocal certifications offered by the WVCBAPP?

• Certified Clinical Addictions Counselor (CCAC)
• Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
• Certified Clinical Justice Professional (CCJP)

Q: What is reciprocity?

Due to a uniform set of credentialing standards, certified individuals can move their certification to a number of states, countries, the armed services, and the District of Columbia . Reciprocal boards are located in over 40 states, 12 countries, the U.S. Army, Air force, Navy, and Marines. Other reciprocal boards include the Indian Health Services, and the U.S. Administration Office of the Courts.

Q: What are the Standards of Certification?

Visit the certification page  for information on credential information standards, or for more information, visit the ICRC / AODA Webpage.

Q: What are the costs associated with certification? 

$75	. . . . .	Application Review
$25	. . . . .	Upgrade
$100	. . . . .	Written Test

$150	. . . . .	CAC
$150	. . . . .	CCAC
$ 50	. . . . .	CCS
$150	. . . . .	CCJP
$150	. . . . .	CPS
$ 75	. . . . .	Late Fee

$10	. . . . .	Individual attending training
$50	. . . . .	Agency sponsoring training
$300	. . . . .	Approved Provider Status (for three years)