Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant 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.
| Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant I (CADAC I) | Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant II (CADAC II) | |
|---|---|---|
| IC&RC Reciprocal | No | Yes |
| Previous Education | High School Diploma or above | High School Diploma or above |
| Substance Use Education: formal education in the CADAC domains | 180 clock- hours including 6 in addiction counseling ethics, 6 in cultural competency and 6 in HIV education Register for Training | 300 clock- hours including 6 in addiction counseling ethics, 6 in cultural competency and 6 in HIV education Register for Training |
| Professional Substance Use Experience | HS or Associates: 2,000 hrs Bachelors/Masters: 1,000 hrs | HS Diploma: 6,000hrs Associates: 5,000hrs Bachelors: 4,000hrs Masters: 2,000hrs |
| Supervision Hours | 220 hours | HS: 300 Associates: 250 Bachelors: 200 Masters: 100 |
| Residency | Live/work 51% of time in Indiana | Live/work 51% of time in Indiana |
| References | 3 professional | 3 professional |
| 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 | 40 clock-hours of CADAC domain specific education during period of certification, including 6 clock-hours in addiction counseling ethics education and 6 hours of cultural competency education. | 40 clock-hours of CADAC domain specific education during period of certification, including 6 clock-hours in addiction counseling ethics education and 6 hours of cultural competency education. |
| 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 |
| Previous Education | Hold non-clinical bachelors level license through IPLA | Masters degree in human services related field | Hold masters level license through IPLA |
| Substance Use Education: formal education in addiction courses | 90 clock-hours including 6 in addiction counseling ethics, 6 in cultural competency and 6 in HIV education Register for Training | 180 clock-hours including 6 in addiction counseling ethics, 6 in cultural competency and 6 in HIV education Register for Training | 40 clock-hours including 6 in addiction counseling ethics, 6 in cultural competency and 6 in HIV education Register for Training |
| Professional Substance Use Experience | Verified by Licensure | 2,000 hours | Verified by Licensure |
| Supervision Hours | Verified by Licensure | 100 hours | Verified by Licensure |
| Residency | Live/work 51% of time in Indiana | Live/work 51% of time in Indiana | Live/work 51% of time in Indiana |
| References | 3 professional | 3 professional | 3 professional |
| 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 | 40 clock-hours of CADAC domain specific education during period of certification, including 6 clock-hours in addiction counseling ethics education and 6 hours of cultural competency education. | 40 clock-hours of CADAC domain specific education during period of certification, including 6 clock-hours in addiction counseling ethics education and 6 hours of cultural competency education. | 40 clock-hours of CADAC domain specific education during period of certification, including 6 clock-hours in addiction counseling ethics education and 6 hours of cultural competency education. |
