Addiction Consultant in Training Career Map
Addiction Consultant in Training (ACIT) is an entry level clinical addiction credential for individuals employed in the addiction treatment field, or enrolled as a college student in addiction treatment studies.
| Credential | Addiction Consultant in Training (ACIT) | Addiction Consultant in Training II (ACIT II) |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Education | High School Diploma or equivalent certificate | Bachelor’s degree in social services field and/or have equivalent course work of 15 credit hours at the collegiate level (Equivalent work may include: psychology, sociology, anthropology, ethics, humanistic studies, communications) |
| Training | 6 hours of addiction counselor ethics, 6 hours of HIV education Register for Training | 6 hours of addiction counseling ethics, 6 hours of HIV education Register for Training |
| Professional experience in Substance Use Treatment field | Currently employed in substance use field OR college student pursuing a behavioral health degree | Employed in substance use field for minimum one-year OR |
| Residency | Must live or work 51% of the time in Indiana | Must live or work 51% of the time in Indiana |
| Fees | ICAADA membership and Certification fee | ICAADA membership and Certification fee |