Addictions Studies
"An innovative approach using technology to teach, certify, and oversee addictions counseling competencies in the classroom and in the field."
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Eligibility Criteria
Education and Work Experience
- Applicant must be certified as a Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CADC) for five (5) years.
- Applicant must hold a Master's Degree in Health and Human Services or related fields. Applicant must submit verification of the degree.
- Verification of two (2) years clinical supervisory experience in the alcohol/drug field. These two (2) years may be included in the counseling experience as a CADC.
- Verification of 30 hours didactic training in clinical supervision. All applicants, regardless of educational level, must have 30 hours clinical supervision specific training.
Training must include Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development, Management/Administration, and Professional Responsibilities. The Training/education should be reflective of the 12 Core Functions in their clinical applications and practice.
Letters of Reference
Submission of three (3) references from individuals familiar with your work as a clinical supervisor, one of whom must have supervised your clinical supervision.
- All letters of reference must be sent directly to IBADCC office by the person evaluating the applicant.
- Letters of reference must be received by application deadline date.
Testing
Applicants are required to pass the ICRC/AODA Clinical Supervision Exam. The exam will be given the SECOND Friday of March and September of each year in each region of the state. Applicants may be asked to test in another region if necessary.
A completed application must be submitted by the following deadlines in order to be eligible to test for the written CCS exam.
- For March Testing: Deadline is January 10
- For September Testing: Deadline is July 10
Renewal Procedures
Documentation of 15 hours continuing education is required every 2 years.
- Education must be related to the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the tasks within the Performance Domains.
- Must maintain a current CADC certification each year.
- Education presented by the candidate does not count toward continuing education hours.
Fees
Application/Manual....... $60.00 Written examination..... $100.00 Certificate fee............. $50.00 2 Year Renewal........... $75.00
Education
Documentation of 270 hours of education specifically related to the ICRC Performance Domains* (Assessment, Counseling, Case Management, Education, and Professional Responsibility) is required. No less than 30 hours in each domain. Education is defined as formal classroom education (workshops, seminars, institutions, in-service [limited], and college/university courses).
- Documentation of a high school diploma or an equivalent. (Documentation is not required if applicant is documenting credit for college courses or a degree.)
- A maximum of 30 hours in-service is acceptable.
- One credit hour is equal to 15 clock hours.
- All education and college/university courses must be documented with an OFFICIAL college transcript or certificate of achievement.
- Practicum hours cannot be counted as education but can be counted as education experience.
Applicants must complete and document six (6) hours of training in Professional Ethics. The six (6) hours must include the following areas: Federal and State Laws, Client welfare as a primary concern, professional competence supervision/development, financial issues, personal wellness, and relationships to professionals and institutions.
Letters of Reference
Three (3) letters of reference which are directly related to the applicant's professional knowledge and skills are required (an evaluation form will be furnished).
- One (1) letter must be submitted by the applicant's supervisor.
- All letters of reference must be sent directly to the IBADCC office by the person evaluating the applicant.
Testing
Applicants are required to pass the ICRC/AODA Substance Abuse Exam (written) and the CPM Oral Exam. The written exam will be given the SECOND Friday of March and September of each year in each region of the state. Applicants may be asked to test in another region if necessary. The CPM Oral Exam is given twice yearly in June and October and is usually held in Boise, ID. Applicants must pass the written exam before they are eligible to take the oral. A list of reading material and study guide from which to prepare for the test is included in the Application/Manual.
A completed application must be submitted by the following deadlines in order to be eligible to test for the written CADC exam.
- For March Testing: Deadline is January 10
- For September Testing: Deadline is July 10
- Education must be related to the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the tasks within the Performance Domains*.
- A minimum of 15 hours MUST be obtained in a classroom setting (e.g., workshops, seminars, academic studies, etc.).
- Only 25% of all continuing education credits can be met by taking home study courses.
- A maximum of five (5) hours in-service training is acceptable.
- Education presented by the candidate does not count toward continuing education hours.
Renewal Procedures
Documentation of 20 hours of continuing education is required annually.
Residency
As an ICRC member board, Idaho subscribes to the residency requirement of ICRC. If a counselor lives or works in an ICRC state, they must certify in that state. If a counselor lives or works in a non-ICRC state, that counselor is allowed to certify in an ICRC state, including Idaho.
*ICRC/AODA Inc. Role Delineation Study for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors, Copyright, 1991.
*a check for both may be submitted to the IBADCC office
Application/Manual................ $65.00 National Written Exam........... $75.00 Oral Evaluation..................... $100.00 Certification Fee State Certification............. $81.00 ICRC Certification.............. $24.00 Annual Renewal Fee State Certification............. $81.00 ICRC Certification.............. $24.00