Certification Applications & Manuals

Submit original and one copy of all application paperwork. Applications will not be processed without the 2 copies. Copies of the original application submitted can be made in the WVCBAPP office for a fee of $25.00.  All application fees can be paid online by clicking the 'purchase' button in the sidebar next to each certification type.  Personal email address is required. Do not use a work issued email. Allow 30 days for processing.

ADA Special Accommodations for testing can be made if requested 30 days before testing using the following link: ADA Special Accommodations Request.

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)

The Advance Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Demonstrates the highest competence in the addictions counseling field. Requirements for this certification are as follows:

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in a behavioral science field with a clinical application

• Also includes completion of 300 clock hours of education with 180 hours being addiction specific education with 6 hours of 180 addiction specific ethics

• 6 years direct experience of which 1 year must be post masters

• 100-300 hours of AADC Supervision by a qualified individual with 10 hours minimum in each of the 8 practice domains

• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia

• Must pass the IC&RC International AADC Examination

• Must have current valid government issued photo ID to test

• Must adhere to a counselor specific code of ethics (NAADAC)

• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction specific ethic

AADC Certification Application Form

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AADC Re-Certification Application Form

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AADC Manual

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Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)

The certification process for criminal justice professionals was developed for treatment professionals working with the criminal justice population. The 1997 Role Delineation Study identified six performance domains which describe the skills and knowledge necessary for the criminal justice professional. They include: Dynamics of Addiction; Legal, Ethical and Professional Responsibilities; Criminal Justice System; Screening Intake and Assessment; Case Management; and, Counseling.

The requirements for the CCJP are as follows:

Candidates looking to take the CCJP examination must first take and pass the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) or the Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor(AADC) examination.

For Professionals who already hold the ADC

Experience:  2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience defined as providing direct service to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Education:  100 hours of education relevant to the CCJP Job Analysis

Supervision:  100 hours of supervision specific to CCJP Job Analysis with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.

Examination:  Pass the IC&RC CCJP Examination

Must have Current valid government issued photo ID to test

For Professionals who already hold the AADC

Experience:  2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience defined as providing direct service to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Education:  100 hours of education relevant to the CCJP Job Analysis

Supervision:  100 hours of supervision specific to CCJP Job Analysis with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.

Examination:  Pass the IC&RC CCJP Examination

Other qualifications:

• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia

• Must adhere to counselor specific code of ethics (NAADAC)

• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction specific ethics

CCJP Certification Application Form

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CCJP Re-Certification Application Form

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CCJP Manual

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Prevention Specialist (PS)

IC&RC Defines Prevention as: A proactive process which empowers individuals and systems to meet the challenges of life events and transitions, by creating and reinforcing healthy behavior and lifestyles and by reducing risk factors contributing to alcohol, tobacco and other drug usage and other related issues.

The requirements for the Prevention Specialist Certification are as follows:

Level I Prevention Specialist

• 2 years qualifying work experience (one year in direct services to the consumer)

• Minimum of 2 year college degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university (in community health, education or related field) approved by WVCBAPP 12 credit hours must be in the content areas of the domains, which are listed in the Prevention Specialist Manual.

• 300 hours prevention specific education/training

• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia

• Must pass the IC&RC International Prevention Specialist Examination (valid ID required)

• Must adhere to a prevention code of ethics

• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction or prevention ethics

Level II Prevention Specialist

• 4 years qualifying work experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university of which 24 credit hours must be in the content areas of the domains, which are listed in the Prevention Specialist Manual.

• 360 hours education/training (240 must be prevention specific)

• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia

• Must pass the IC&RC International Prevention Specialist Examination (valid ID required)

• Must adhere to a prevention code of ethics

• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction or prevention ethics

PS Certification Application Form

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PS Re-Certification Application Form

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PS Manual

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Clinical Supervisor (CS)

The Clinical Supervisor certification has the following requirements:

• Candidate must hold a current and valid Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC), Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor(AADC) or Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) credential at the reciprocal level.

• Verification of five (5) years (10,000) hours of counseling experience as an alcohol and other drug abuse counselor.

• Verification of two (2) years (4,000) hours of clinical supervisory experience in the alcohol and other drug abuse field. These two (2) years may be included in the five (5) years of counseling experience and must include the provision of 200 contact hours of face-to face clinical supervision.

• Verification of thirty (30) hours of didactic education/training in clinical supervision. This must include education/training in each of the following five domains: Counselor Development, Professional and Ethical Standards, Program Development and Quality Assurance, Assessing counselor Competencies and Performance, and Treatment Knowledge. There must be a minimum of six (6) hours supervision in each of the five domains.

• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia

• Must pass the IC&RC International CS Examination Valid ID required

• Must adhere to counselor specific code of ethics (NAADAC)

• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education. Six (6) of the 40 CEUs must be supervision specific

CS Certification Application Form

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CS Re-Certification Application Form

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CS Manual

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