Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification

ACBHC

Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDC I)

Two (2) years full time work experience with increasingly specialized experience in chemical dependency treatment.  A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (BS/BA, BSW, social sciences, nursing, psychology, sociology, etc) may be submitted for consideration as a substitute for one (1) year of the two (2) years of required experience. 

 

 Specific Training Requirements:

Ethics and Confidentiality MUST be completed within 2 years of the current application. 

Experience:

> All documents must  be originals except for training certificates and CPR/First Aid card

> A recently generated and original State of Alaska Background Check

> Practicum must be supervised by CDC II or higher

Price: $180.00 initial Fee    $165.00 Re-Certification

Summary

This form is used for certification or upgrade not renewal.

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Practicum/Internship:

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ACBHC Counselors

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Completion of a 100 hours supervised practicum by a

certified chemical dependency counselor (with

certification at a level higher than that

of applicant), with a minimum of 15 hours

in each of the following professional practice dimensions:

 

Screening/Intake/Orientation                                   

Assessment

Treatment Planning          

Counseling & Intervention Counseling

Case Management/Service Coordination                            

Crisis Intervention

Client, Family & Community Education    

Information & Referral/Community References

Documentation (Case Reports)                                

Clinical Consultation