Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant II (CADAC II) is a treatment level credential recognized by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and by the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries which offer the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential. This credential is considered a billable counseling service credential in Indiana Opioid Treatment Programs (more information can be found here).
Grow professionally and make a livable wage . . .
“I have been able to get my foot in the door as a counselor while I work towards getting licensing through the state. I have been able to grow professionally and make a livable wage while attending school. I am extremely grateful for the CADAC credential.”
– Bianca
Requirements to earn your CADAC II credential
Experience
- High school diploma or jurisdictional equivalent requires 6,000 hours of supervised work experience in addictions
- High school diploma or jurisdictional equivalent requires 6,000 hours of supervised work experience in addictions
- Associate’s degree in a related field requires 5,000 hours of supervised work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field requires 4,000 hours of supervised work experience
- Master’s degree or higher in a related field requires 2,000 hours of supervised work experience
Education & Training
- Minimum high school diploma or jurisdictional equivalent
- 300 hours of addiction-specific education, i.e., academic courses, workshops & conferences, etc.
- 6 hours of HIV/STI and 6 hours of Ethics
Supervision
- High school diploma or jurisdictional equivalent requires 300 hours of supervision specific to the CADAC Domains with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain
- Associate’s degree in a relevant field requires 250 hours of supervision specific to the CADAC Domains with minimum of 10 hours in each domain
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field requires 200 hours of supervision specific to the CADAC Domains with aminimum of 10 hours in each domain
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field requires 100 hours of supervision specific to CADAC Domains with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain
Skills Domains
- Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
- Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
- Counseling
- Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Examination
Code of Ethics
- The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Addiction and Drug Abuse Consultant (CADAC) Code of Ethics
Residency
- Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
Recertification
- 40 hours of related continuing education earned every two years, including 6 hours of Ethics and 6 hours of HIV
Fees
- Membership: $125
- Exam: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400
- Certification: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400
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The CADAC II credential meets the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium requirements for the Alcohol & Counselor( ADC) 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.
