The ICAADA minimum standards for the Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) reciprocal credential are as follow:

Experience: 6000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the domains (see below).  An associate’s degree in behavioral science or a non-reciprocal CADC counselor credential may substitute for 1000 hours; a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or an IC&RC reciprocal CADC counselor credential may substitute for 2000 hours; a master’s degree in behavioral science or an IC&RC reciprocal CCS credential may substitute for 4000 hours; a master’s degree in behavioral science or an IC&RC reciprocal advanced CADC  counselor credential or other advanced credential (NBCC, CRCC, NASW, MAC, etc.) may substitute for 5000 hours.  Work experience must have been obtained within the 10 years prior to application.

Education:  270 hours of education specific to the domains (see below).  Six hours of education must be in criminal justice ethics.  270 hours specific to the domains with a high school diploma; 200 hours with an associate’s degree or a non-reciprocal CADC counselor credential; 150 hours with a bachelor’s degree or an IC&RC reciprocal CADC counselor credential;100 hours with a master’s degree or an IC&RC reciprocal CCS credential; 60 hours are required with a master’s degree or above or an IC&RC advanced CADC counselor credential or other advanced credential (NBCC, CRCC, NASW, MAC, etc.)

Supervised Practical Training:  200 hours specific to the domains with a high school diploma; 150 hours with an associate’s degree or a non-reciprocal CADC counselor credential; 100 hours with a bachelor’s degree or an IC&RC reciprocal CADC counselor credential; 80 hours with a master’s degree or an IC&RC reciprocal CCS credential; no hours are required with a master’s degree or above or an IC&RC advanced CADC counselor credential or other advanced credential (NBCC, CRCC, NASW, MAC, etc.)  A minimum of ten hours in each domain is required.

Examination:  Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Examination.

Code of Ethics :  Applicants must sign a criminal justice specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.

Recertification & Fees:  40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Recertification fees of $100.00.

Residency:  Applicants must live or work in the state of Indiana 51% of the time.

CCJP DOMAINS

1. Dynamics of Addiction & Criminal Behavior
2. Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibility
3. Criminal Justice System & Processes
4. Clinical Evaluation: Screening & Assessment
5. Treatment Planning
6. Case Management, Monitoring & Participant Supervision
7. Counseling
8. Documentation