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Al Greene Institute 2015Al Greene Institute 2015

Today's Facilitators

• Mike Vannoy, LPC, LCAS, CCSMike Vannoy, LPC, LCAS, CCS

• Board MemberBoard Member

• Danny Graves, LCAS, CCS, Danny Graves, LCAS, CCS,

• Board MemberBoard 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 PresidentCary(Chair, Executive Committee)

• Carol Hoffman, SecretaryPinehurst

• Tony Beatty, TreasurerCharlotte

Board Members

Western RegionTony Beatty, elected

Danny Graves, appointed (Governor)Michael Vannoy, elected

Flay J. Lee, electedJane Peck, appointed (Nursing Board)

Wrenn Rivenbark, elected

Board Members

North Central RegionClyde Ebron, elected

Fran Gordon, appointed (NBCC)Geri Miller, elected

Lynn Inman, appointed (NCSAPPB)Mary Jane McGill, appointed (NAADAC)

Laura Veach, electedBert Wood, appointed (NCSAPPB)

Board Members

South Central RegionBert Bennett, appointed (DHHS SAS)

Worth Bolton, electedCarol Hoffman, elected

Lynn Jones, appointed (DHHS SAS)Al Mooney, appointed (President Pro Tem)

Helen Wolstenholme, appointed (NCSAPPB)

Board Members

Eastern RegionJohnny Bass, appointed (Speaker of the

House)Lidia Bly-Herman, elected

Cheryl Gentile, appointed (CRCC)Jessica Holton, appointed (NASW)

Phil Mooring, electedNora Noel, appointed (APA)

Historical Board Milestones• August 1984 - Board became a duly chartered corporation • 1994 - granted statutory status by N.C.G.S. 90-113.30, in order to:

- Establish standards for professional practice in the alcoholism and addictionservice 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 maydemonstrate their integrity and credibility to the general public and to other healthcare professionals. 

• 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?

Create account in LearningBuilder, the

online application portal

Complete Application

Supervision Contract

Ethics Training/Code

Pay Registration Fee

Complete Requirements

Examination Fee

Pass Examination

Ongoing Practice Supervision Contract*

CSAC/LCAS

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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

Intake

Orientation

Assessment

Treatment Planning

Counseling

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Client Education

Record Keeping

Referral

Consultation

Addiction Counseling Competencies

• Eight Practice Dimensions– 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 Certified Substance Abuse CounselorCounselor

CSACCSAC

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, blood-borne

pathogens– must have 6 hours Ethics and

6 from Topics List

Admin Rules ApprovedTraining 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 SupervisorCertified Clinical Supervisor

CCSCCS

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 SupervisorQ: What is a Clinical Supervisor Intern?

A: A CSI is an applicant who has submitted:

1. An Application2. Resume3. Master’s Degree Transcript4. Proof of LCAS Credentialing5. Signed Code of Ethical Conduct6. Documentation of 15 hours of clinical supervision specific training7. Fingerprint and Authority for Release of Information (and prints

have cleared the SBI and the Board’s Standards Committee)8. Payment of Fees ($125 registration fee plus the $38 background

check fee)

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. Documentation of practice as a clinical supervisor intern 2. Reference from current CCS supervisor (documenting 4,000

hours work experience as a SA Clinical Supervisor)3. Two references (one from a counselor that the CSI has actually

supervised or other professional)4. Documentation of completed education/training (30 hours total)5. Payment of Fees ($125 Written Test Fee)6. Pass the IC&RC computer based examination

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 Certified Criminal Justice Addictions ProfessionalAddictions Professional

CCJPCCJP

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

• Domain 1: Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior

• Domain 2: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibility

• Domain 3: Criminal Justice System and Processes

• Domain 4: Clinical Evaluation: Screening & Assessment

• Domain 5: Treatment Planning

• Domain 6: Case Management, Monitoring & Participant Supervision

• Domain 7: Counseling

• 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– 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 Certified Substance Abuse Prevention ConsultantPrevention Consultant

CSAPCCSAPC

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 thePerformance 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 Certified Substance Abuse Residential Facility DirectorResidential Facility Director

CSARFDCSARFD

Requirements

• Applicant must hold the CSAC or LCAS

• 50 hours of NCSAPPB approved academic/didactic management specific training

• Two positive recommendations from a supervisor and co-worker

• Completion of Application

• 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 Licensed Clinical Addictions SpecialistSpecialist

LCASLCAS

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 pre-approved 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• NC A&T University—Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling—Clinical Substance Abuse Elective program offered via

the Counseling Department, Rehabilitation Studies

• Appalachian State University—Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offered by the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling

• East Carolina University—Master’s degree in Substance Abuse and Rehab Counseling program offered through the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies 

• East Carolina University—Master of Social Work Substance Abuse Certificate program offered through the School of Social Work

• Fayetteville State University—Master of Social Work with a Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies program offered through the Department of Social Work

•  UNC Charlotte—Master of Counseling with a Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling program offered by the Counseling Department

• UNC Wilmington—Master’s in Psychology with the Substance Abuse Treatment Psychology Concentration program via the Department of Psychology

•  WCU—Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Substance Abuse Studies Certificate program offered by the Department of Human Services

• WCU—Masters in Social Work Substance Abuse Studies Certificate program offered by the Department of Social Work

• 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 (NAADAC-MAC)

• 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