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
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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

  1. Screening, Assessment, and Engagement 
  2. Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral 
  3. Counseling 
  4. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Examination
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Code of Ethics
  • The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Addiction and Drug Abuse Consultant (CADAC) 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 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.