Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification

Chemical Dependency Certification Levels

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Links to the right are for PAY for either, Extensions, Initial Certification or Recertification.

For MATRIX track to Apply without a degree                                                         For MATRIX track to Apply with a BA Degree or higher

Re-Certification and Extensions

Renewal of certification only click “More details” for more information.  For extensions, please mail a check or money order of $50.00 to ACBHC.  Please note in memo field “6 mos. Extension” or pay on-line click on link below right.

Extension Fee $50.00 Click here

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Counselor Technician (CT)

CT

This is an entry-level certification.  The certificate holder is limited to a scope of practice requiring supervision by a certified chemical dependency counselor.

 

Initial Certification Fee $165.00 Click here

Re-Certification Fee $150.00 Click here

Cdc I

Experience:

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. 

Initial Certification Fee $180.00   Click here  

Re-Certification Fee $165.00 Click here

Cdc II

Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDC II)

Chemical Dependency Counselor I (CDC I)

Experience:

Three (3) years full time work experience with increasingly specialized experience in chemical dependency treatment.  Each Bachelor of Arts or Science (or higher degree) may be submitted as consideration for one year substitution of requirement experience for up to two (2) years of the three (3) years of required experience.

Initial Certification Fee $195.00 Click here                    

Re-Certification Fee $180.00 Click here

Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS)

Cdcs

Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time work experience in chemical dependency counseling supervised by either a certified Counselor II (CDC II) or certified Clinical Supervisor (CDCS)  OR

A bachelor’s degree or higher in a Human Services area: chemical dependency, social work, rehabilitation, clinical/counseling psychology, social services may substitute for one year of required work experience.  YOU MAY NOT USE COURSES OBTAINED UNDER YOUR DEGREE FOR THE REQUIRED  340 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT-SPECIFIC PRACTICUM HOURS.

Initial Certification Fee $215.00 Click here   

Re-Certification Fee $200..00 Click here

Traditional Counselor

The ACBHC has defined Traditional Counselors as “Individuals who are Native Alaskan and / or who have been raised with traditional native values and who lived in harmony with these values, who have long years of voluntary service earning them the recognition of their people as a source of traditional knowledge and wisdom as a positive force in resolving community substance abuse issues.

In order to be considered, this application must be accompanied by three (3) letters of recommendation detailing, in narrative form, the following qualities and characteristics of the nominee:

TC

Initial Certification Fee  $150.00 Click here

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Reciprocity

Experience: ACBHC accepts current counselor certification by another certifying body, such as a state certifying affiliate of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) or other similar nationally recognized organization

ADM

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Administrator

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Initial Certification Fee $230.00 Click here

Re-Certification Fee $215.00 Click here