Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultants (Treatment professionals) Career Map
Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant (CADAC) credentials are designed to be entry-level, to advanced treatment level credentials (depending upon CADAC level). There are multiple levels to this certification based upon a person’s education, experience, and licensure (if held).
| Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant I (CADAC I) | Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant II (CADAC II) | |
|---|---|---|
| IC&RC Reciprocal | No | Yes |
| Pre-requisite | • Minimum High School Diploma • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time | • Minimum High School Diploma • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time |
| Education and Training | 180 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains of the 180 total hours required: • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics • 6 hours of HIV/AID specific education Register for Training | 300 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains of the 300 total hours required: • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics • 6 hours of HIV/AID education Register for Training |
| Professional Experience And Supervision | • High school diploma or an applicable associate degree: 2,000 hours • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree: 1,000 hours Supervision: The supervision of the CADAC skills domain experience may take place within an academic setting and/or within a supervised work setting. • All candidates, regardless of educational background, must complete a minimum of 220 hours of direct supervision related to the CADAC skills domain experience hours required for the credential. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. | • High school diploma: 6,000 hours • Associate’s degree: 5,000 hours • Bachelor’s degree: 4,000 hours • Master’s degree: 2,000 hours Supervision: The supervision of the CADAC skills domain experience may take place within an academic setting and/or within a supervised work setting. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. (minimum of 10 hours of supervision in each CADAC skills domain) • High school diploma: 300 hours • Associate’s degree: 250 hours • Bachelor’s degree: 200 hours • Master’s degree: 100 hours |
| Exam | IC&RC ADC Exam | IC&RC ADC Exam |
| Fees | • ICAADA membership: $125 • Exam Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member • Certification Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member | • ICAADA membership: $125 • Exam Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member • Certification Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member |
| Recertification | The ICAADA CADAC I is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 40 clock hours of CADAC domain specific education and/or training during the period of certification. Including 6 clock hours in Addiction Counseling Ethics education. Recertification Fees: • ICAADA Renewal Membership: $100 • Certification Renewal Fee: Member – $200 | Non-member – $300 | The ICAADA CADAC II is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 40 clock hours of CADAC domain specific education and/or training during the period of certification. Including 6 clock hours in Addiction Counseling Ethics education. Recertification Fees: • ICAADA Renewal Membership: $100 • Certification Renewal Fee: Member – $200 | Non-member – $300 |
| Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant III (CADAC III) | Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant IV (CADAC IV) | Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant V (CADAC V) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC&RC Reciprocal | No | Yes | No |
| Pre-requisite | • Candidate must hold and maintain a non-clinical (bachelor’s level) license recognized by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board. • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time | • Candidate must hold an applicable masters (or higher) degree • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time | • Candidate must hold and maintain a master’s level license recognized by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board. • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time |
| Education and Training | 40 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains of the 40 total hours required: • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics • 6 hours of HIV/AIDS education Register for Training | 180 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains of the 180 total hours required: • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics • 6 hours of HIV/AID education Register for Training | 40 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains of the 40 total hours required: • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics • 6 hours of HIV/AIDS education Register for Training |
| Professional Experience and Supervision | Verified by Licensure | • 2,000 hours of supervised experience Supervision The supervision of the CADAC skills domain experience may take place within an academic setting and/or within a supervised work setting. • 100 hours of direct supervision related to the CADAC skills domain experience hours required for the credential. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. (minimum of 10 hours of supervision in each CADAC skills domain) | Verified by Licensure |
| Exam | IC&RC AADC Exam | IC&RC AADC Exam | IC&RC AADC Exam |
| Fees | • ICAADA membership: $125 • Exam Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member • Certification Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member | • ICAADA membership: $125 • Exam Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member • Certification Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member | • ICAADA membership: $125 • Exam Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member • Certification Fee: $200 member/$400 non-member |
| Recertification | The ICAADA CADAC III is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 40 clock hours of CADAC domain specific education and/or training during the period of certification. Including 6 clock hours in Addiction Counseling Ethics education. Recertification Fees: • ICAADA Renewal Membership: $100 • Certification Renewal Fee: Member – $200 | Non-member – $300 | The ICAADA CADAC IV is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 40 clock hours of CADAC domain specific education and/or training during the period of certification. Including 6 clock hours in Addiction Counseling Ethics education. Recertification Fees: • ICAADA Renewal Membership: $100 • Certification Renewal Fee: Member – $200 | Non-member – $300 | The ICAADA CADAC V is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 40 clock hours of CADAC domain specific education and/or training during the period of certification. Including 6 clock hours in Addiction Counseling Ethics education. Recertification Fees: ICAADA Renewal Membership: $100 Certification Renewal Fee: Member – $200 | Non-member – $300 |
