CCJP

ICAADA Certified Criminal Justice Specialist (CCJP) is an addiction credential for criminal justice professionals recognized by the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries that offer the IC&RC CCJP credential. This credential is also recognized as the gold standard for competency in the field and has been endorsed by the International Community Corrections Association (ICCA).

In order to receive the CCJP credential, you must hold a current CADAC II or CADAC IV certificate. If you do not, please select, based upon experience and training, the appropriate CADAC for you. Once that certification process has been completed, please apply for your CCJP.

Experience:

  • High school diploma and jurisdictional equivalent requires 6,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the Domains AND 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience *
  • Associate’s degree in a related field requires 5,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the Domains AND 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience *
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field requires 4,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to theDomains AND 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience *
  • Master’s degree or higher in a related field requires 2,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the Domains AND 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience.*

*For all education levels, the 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience may be included in the ADC work experience

Education and Training:
  • Minimum high school diploma or jurisdictional equivalent
  • 300 hours of education of which 200 hours are specific to the CADAC II Domains and 100 are specific to the CCJP Domains
  • 6 hours must be specific to counselor ethics and responsibilities
  • 6 hours in cultural competency

Education and training hours are defined as workshops, seminars, institutes, accredited college/university courses, and other accredited education delivered in-person or on-line. Education hours must be accredited by approved providers who are state or national organizations granted authority to accredit education for credentialing and licensing purposes. You must show a certificate of attendance/completion that lists who has accredited the course for education hours when submitting the hours for approval. One (1) contact hour of education is equal to sixty (60) minutes of continuous instruction. 15 contact hours are given for each college semester credit. Therefore, a college course of three (3) credits is equal to 45 contact hours. 

Supporting documentation in the form of syllabus, course description, etc. may also be required to review content for acceptability. To be considered a valid training experience for the purpose of credentialing, education/training must be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the performance domains outlined for this credential.

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Supervision:
  • High school diploma and jurisdictional equivalent requires 300 hours of supervision specific to the ADC and CCJP Domains.*
  • Associate’s degree in a relevant field requires 250 hours of supervision specific to ADC and CCJP Job Analyses *
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field requires 200 hours of supervision specific to the ADC and CCJP Domains *
  • Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field requires 100 hours of supervision specific to ADC and CCJP Domains *

CCJP Domains

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

*A minimum of 10 hours of supervision across each ADC and CCJP domain is required

Examination:
Code of Ethics:
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Residency:
  • Candidate must live or work In Indiana at least 51% of the time.
Recertification:
  • 40 hours of continuing education relevant to the CADAC and CCJP Domains with 6 clock-hours of cultural competency education during the period of certification.
Fees:
  • Membership: $125
  • Exam: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400
  • Certification: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400

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Application steps are reviewed in the order they are submitted, and review may take up to 4 weeks. If you need technical support please use the Certemy support contact.

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The CCJP credential meets the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium requirements for the Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) credential.  Please visit IC&RC reciprocity page and learn more about reciprocity and how this credential may be eligible for other IC&RC Member Boards credentials.