Q:  What are the certifications offered by the WVCBAPP?

  • Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)

  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)

  • Clinical Supervisor (CS)

  • Prevention Specialist Level I and II (PSI or PSII)

  • Certified Clinical Justice Professional (CCJP)

  • Mental Health Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS-MH)

  • Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS-SUD)

  • Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS)

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. PRSS-MH and CFPS are NOT reciprocal.

Q: What are the Standards of Certification?

Visit the certification page for information on credential information standards, or for more information, visit the IC & RC Webpage.

Q: What are the costs associated with certification?

$125

$75

$225

Application Review Professional Credentials

Upgrade From ADC to AADC post Masters

Computer Based Test-Professional Credentials

Fees are subject to change and are non-refundable.

Q: What are the costs associated with re-certification?

$250

$250

$75

$75

$250

$100

$75

$25

$75

Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Clinical Supervisor

Certified Criminal Justice Professional

Prevention Specialist

Peer Recovery (MH and SUD EACH)

Emeritus Status

Emeritus Status + Clinical Supervisor an additional 25.00 for a total of 75.00

Rush Processing Fee Per Credential- APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 8/30 OF THE RENWAL YEAR REGUARLESS OF THE 9/30 EXPIRATION unless the applicant wishes to pay a rush processing fee of $75.00. This allows for applications to be processed before the expiration. There are NO exceptions. All objections, grievances, and appeals can be filed in writing with the board of directors as opposed to verbal arguments with our volunteer office staff.

Q: What is the cost associated with requesting a replacement certificate?

$20

 Replacement Certificate

Q: What are the costs associated with continuing education?

$10

$50

$300

Individual attending training

Agency sponsoring training

Approved Provider Status (for three years)