CADAC I
Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant I (CADAC I) credential is designed to be entry-level substance use treatment credential to support a professionals growth towards a CADAC II or higher level credential.
Requirements to earn your CADAC I credential
Experience
- If Candidate holds a High School Diploma/Equivalent or an Associate’s degree
- 2,000 hours of supervised professional experience in a substance use treatment setting
- If Candidate holds a Bachelor’s OR Master’s degree in a human services related field from an accredited 4-year university
- 1,000 hours of supervised professional experience in a substance use treatment setting
Skills Domains
Domain I: Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
Domain II: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment
Domain III: Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral
Domain IV: Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities
Supervision
Supervision must be provided by person(s) currently holding one, or more, of the following credentials/licensures:
- A licensed behavioral health professional currently practicing in the state of Indiana (LAC, LCAC, LBSW, LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, HSPP, or Psychiatrist)
- CADAC II or higher through ICAADA
- ICADC or ICAADC through IC&RC
- NCAC II or MAC through NAADAC
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Education & Training
- One hundred eighty (180) clock hours of formal training specific to the CADAC Skills Domains
- Of the One hundred eighty (180) total education hours
- Six (6) hours in addiction counseling ethics
- Six (6) hours in HIV/AIDS education
- Six (6) hours in cultural competency
- Of the One hundred eighty (180) total education hours