1. Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals MCBAP Michigan’s Addiction Specialty Certifications Overview
Prepared by:
Karen Youngs Hartley, BS, MPH
Executive Director
May, 2018
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Key Elements:
Certifications Offered
Requirements Summaries
– CADC, CAADC, CCJP, CCS
Development Plans
MCBAP Application Process
The Exams
Periodic Renewal
IC&RC Reciprocity
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3. Professional expertise in substance use disorders can improve lives:
More accurate diagnosis, evaluation, and testing
Higher professional performance, positive client outcomes
Client retention
Improved medical care response
Safer use of prescribed medications
Reductions in criminal behavior likely
Early intervention. More success stories.
Less recidivism in ERs, courts, crisis services
Healthier & safer individuals, families, and communities
More community awareness of substance use impacts
Lower health and human service costs
Professional credibility and respect
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4. Why be IC&RC / MCBAP Certified?
Public assurance – document that you meet a defined level of competency within the specialty field of substance use disorder services.
Professional recognition – showcase your ability to meet standards established by peers in the addictions field.
Demonstrates specialized knowledge valuable in all areas of health and human services. Informs prospective employers of expertise.
Recognition beyond Michigan - IC&RC member network – portability; reciprocity.
Enhance employability – have what employers are looking for in the specialized area of substance abuse services and related behavioral health. [Most preferred is CAADC]
Meet funder’s requirements - for public and private payers and authorities: MDHHS - Block Grant & Medicaid, MDOC, CMH, BCBSM, Priority Health, VA, MiLARA, PIHPs.
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5. IC&RC International Standards - Setting Body
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium
Membership of ~ 75 jurisdictions. Began in 1970s.
Boards in 48 U. S. states, & 2 Territories
All U.S. Military Branches
U.S. Federal Court Administrator
Indian Health Service boards
World Federation of Therapeutic Communities
16 foreign states (including UK, Canada, Spain, Israel, China, S. Korea)
Most offer the CADC and/or CAADC
Over 45,000 certified professionals (~ 4500 active in Michigan)
Largest addiction professional certification system in the world
Headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.
Institute for Certification Excellence (ICE) qualified
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The Michigan Certification Board
for Addiction Professionals
Mission: To provide public protection and promote quality services through certification of professionals engaging in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems and the assessment, treatment, and recovery support in addictions.
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7. Initial Certifications Offered in Michigan
Currently Offered Credentials older
» Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor CADC CADC-M
» Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor CAADC
» Certified Criminal Justice Professional* CCJP
*may also be earned as supplement to CADC or CAADC
» Certified Clinical Supervisor CCS CCS-M
» Certified Peer Recovery Mentor CPRM
» Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional** CCDP/CCDP-D
** Must have passed IC&RC CCDP exam prior to 10/01/2017
» Certified Prevention Specialist CPS CPS-M
» Certified Prevention Consultant - Reciprocal CPC-R CPC-M
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8. Building Blocks of Certification
Education
Experience
Supervision Time
Testing – IC&RC Exam
Code of Ethics
Michigan Residency &/or Employment
Continuing Education for Renewal
Maintain Good Standing, Renew on time.
Payment of Fees due.
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9. IC&RC Counselor Domains
Competencies for CADC, CAADC:
Screening, Assessment & Engagement
Treatment Planning, Collaboration, & Referral
Counseling Skills – Individual & Group
Professional & Ethical Responsibility
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10. Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor CADC – Bachelor’s or Higher
Education: 300 hours SUD specific & related
180 hours must be specific to alcohol/tobacco/drug.
6+ hours behavioral health practice ethics education
Experience: hours in licensed SUD services
(Experience credit given for qualifying academic degree)
Supervision: 200 hours direct supervision
Testing: Pass IC&RC ADC exam
Good for new counselors, assessment professionals, care coordinators, didactic group staff, residential staff, program managers, outreach workers, advanced peer support professionals, case managers.
May be employed within a LARA-licensed SUD service program, with proper supervision. Cannot practice independently without professional license.
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11. Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor CAADC
Leading MCBAP credential.
Requires a Masters or Doctorate degree in behavioral health science.
- Most common: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Addiction Science
Education: 180 hours in IC&RC Domains, SUD Specific
MCBAP-Approved behavioral health practice ethics education: 6+ hours
Experience*: hours in client services, LARA licensed program
Supervision*: 100 hours in the AADC Domain functions (*post-Masters)
Testing: Pass IC&RC Advanced Counselor (AADC)- exam
High value for therapeutic counselors, supervisors, advanced assessment staff, case managers, dual diagnosis service professionals, program managers with clinical experience.
May be employed within a LARA-licensed SUD service program. Cannot practice independently without professional license.
Applicants already holding a CADC credential may upgrade to CAADC with proof of a relevant behavioral science Masters degree and passage of AADC exam.
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12. Certified Criminal Justice Professional CCJP (revised 10/01/17)
Education: 300 hours (in a mix of the ADC & CCJP domains).
Professional practice ethics education: 6+ hours approved.
Experience*: 4000 hours in SUD clinical services, and 2000 hours in criminal justice system work (may overlap).
Supervision*: 200 hours direct supervision.
* these requirements are for candidate with completed Bachelor’s degree.
Testing: IC&RC ADC plus new CCJP supplemental exam passage.
Intended for professionals working with alcohol/drug involved clientele in the criminal justice system; drug courts; jail or prison programs; probation monitoring; jail diversion programs, intensive case management.
NEW: Expedited path for addition of CCJP to pre-existing CADC or CAADC
Enhanced experience may be needed to fully prepare for the CCJP. Not an independent practice credential.
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13. Certified Clinical Supervisor CCS
Requires another IC&RC level clinical credential first:
(CADC, CAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, or equivalent)
Education: 30 hours in the clinical supervision domains (minimum 6 hours in each of 5 domains).
Experience, with Master’s: 3+ years (6,000 hours) of SUD clinical work experience, with 2 years (4000 hours) SUD clinical supervisor work.
Testing: Pass IC&RC Clinical Supervisor (CS) exam
CCS, CCS-M, or development plan (“DP-S”) may be required for supervision of clinical staff working under MCBAP Development Plans using public funding (Medicaid, SA block grant).
Reduced renewal fee in tandem with primary MCBAP credential.
This is an ongoing clinical supervisor credential.
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14. Certified Peer Recovery Mentor CPRM
A nationally recognized peer recovery support credential; IC&RC standard.
Designed for individuals with personal “lived” recovery experience.
Education: 46+ hours in 4 IC&RC Peer Recovery support domains, and required additional topics.
“CCAR” Recovery Coach Academy course counts for 30 education hours.
Ethical practice and decision-making education: 6+ hours.
Must have High School diploma, GED, or higher education.
Experience: minimum 500 hours SUD peer recovery support work experience with a licensed substance abuse service program, or as MCBAP approved.
Supervision: at least 25 hours direct supervision of work in the Peer Recovery domains.
Testing: Pass the IC&RC Peer Recovery (PR) exam
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15. Registered Development Plans
Often, the first step toward MCBAP/IC&RC certification here in Michigan is the completion of a MCBAP Development Plan application.
Represent applicant commitments to complete certification requirements within a limited period of time; is an agreement between the applicant/employee, and the sponsoring employer. Not renewable.
Allow candidates to work at a state-licensed facility under public funding prior to certification completion; with supervision. Time limited.
Are not a certification-level; may list as DP-C (Counselor), DP-S (Supervisor)
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A Development Plan is:
For a person preparing for certification; on a professional track for certification. Not all payers require or accept. Primarily for Michigan public funding contracts services.
A plan and commitment to complete the requirements of the needed SUD specialty certification in a timely manner.
Specific to the sponsoring place of employment; plan does not automatically transfer to new employers – an updated plan will be needed if employer changes.
A one-time opportunity; not designed to be repeated or renewed if completion target is not met. Typically 3-year allowance.
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Development Plan Keys
Professional is ultimately responsible for their own progress; notify MCBAP if work circumstances change.
Supervisors need to monitor progress of staff working under Development Plans.
Qualified Supervision (e.g.: CCS, CCS-M, DP-S) required by Michigan Medicaid, block grant contracts.
Application should include appropriate job description for needed experience, plus proof of basic ethics code, boundaries, and 42CFR.Pt2 confidentiality education.
Should not be applied for if not required by employer, funding, or licensing.
May not always be necessary for a temporary student intern working under full supervision.
NOT a required prerequisite for MCBAP certification.
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18. Development Plan Time Allowances
Maximum time allowances for work under MCBAP registered Development Plan status, based on full time professional schedules:
CADC, CAADC = 3 years
CCJP = 3+ years
CCS = 4 years
CPRM = 1 year
Time allowances for part time workers may be longer.
Approved plan schedule is based on remaining requirements to be done.
Working under a registered Development Plan is a one-time opportunity; not renewable; may be updated or changed under limited circumstances.
Once “clock is ticking” it does not stop – unless MCBAP is contacted and approves a revision, due to change in work situation.
Plan is not extended while credential application is under review.
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19. Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start?
Where can I find education hours?
Is this education item “SUD Specific”?
Will you accept this education item?
My Development Plan is expiring; can I get an extension?
I took the IC&RC exam but did not pass – what now?
Where do I find study guides for the exams?
Are there practice exams?
Check the MCBAP website,
Call the MCBAP office if you still have questions.
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20. Education is Essential
APPROVED SOURCE & APPROVED TOPIC
Education may be formal classroom education, in-service, seminars, workshops, college courses; documentation required. College courses are very valuable > 1cr hr = 10 to 15 education hours.
May include approved online and home study courses (limited for initial applications); university distance learning.
Education must be alcohol/drug specific and/or related to the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the tasks within the ICRC Domains. CAADC = 180 hours SUD Specific education hours. General social work, counseling, psychology subjects do not count toward a CAADC.
Education hours in initial application must have been completed not more than 10 years before date of application.
“MCBAP-approved” does not necessarily mean a course is SUD Specific.
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Sources of Education
College or University courses – faculty delivered.
Approved seminars, conferences; in-service education.
State of Michigan or Federal Departments directly sponsored.
Local / regional gov’t: Health Dept, CMH, ISD, Courts, Counties.
Professional associations, as accepted by MCBAP - NASW, ACA, NBCC, APA, MATCP, CMHAM, NAADAC, MAADAC.
Self-paced study and online private source courses (if approved) - limits for initial apps.
Education events approved by other IC&RC member boards.
Approved providers, educational resources listed at
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Experience Required
Documentation of hours working for a licensed substance abuse service program, appropriate to the target credential. Application form signed by supervisor or director. Include formal job description as well.
Experience is in the IC&RC Domains and related job tasks specific to the credential. Does not need to be distributed evenly across all domains.
Experience may be gained full or part time, as a volunteer, intern, or paid employee, for most credentials. Must have been done within the past 10 years immediately prior to certification application. May be from multiple agencies.
Internship, practicum, or trainee field work hours may count towards experience in CADC, CCJP, CPS, CPRM, if not used toward Education hours.
For CAADC – experience must be done post-Master’s degree (eff. 10/01/17)
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23. Supervision (a Subpart of the Experience Hours)
Formal systematic process that focuses on professional skill development and integration of knowledge, quality improvement. Labelled “Supervised Practical Training” on some older MCBAP and IC&RC materials.
Takes place in a setting where services are being provided, appropriate to the credential.
Usually occurs as a part of eligible work experience; may be completed under more than one agency and/or supervisor.
Supervisor verification required. Co-Supervisor may be at different agency if necessary. Supervisor qualifications = appropriate to job functions. Supervisor not necessarily required to hold MCBAP credentials.
In a private practice, no supervisor? – Contact MCBAP regarding verification.
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Testing - Exams
Pass IC&RC examination specific to the credential; pre-approval not required – take it when ready, but prepare. Register via MCBAP.
Use the free IC&RC Candidate Guide to help prepare for selected exam !!!
Register and pay fee via MCBAP. Form is on website. All IC&RC exams are based on role delineation studies and job task analysis. Updated 5 – 7 years.
IC&RC recommended study guides and other resources may be found via IC&RC site:
Study Guides links also at MCBAP website: > Exams
IC&RC Exams: Computer exams are offered at contracted sites in any month (computer-based testing). 5 sites in Michigan. Up to 15 sites expected by Exams are multiple choice format.
MAFE (Michigan Addiction Fundamentals Exam) offered as an entry level exam pre- certification – required by some employers or payers prior to certification; may count for up to 35 SUD specific education hours credit in initial application. Given at MCBAP.
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IC&RC Testing
Advance registration through MCBAP required for all exams.
Pre-scheduled group, “paper & pencil” format exams discontinued.
Computer-based testing (CBT) format - Scheduled on request, year-round.
2- step registration process via MCBAP
Pre-registration, fee payment to MCBAP . Current exam fee is $175 for ADC, AADC, CJ, CCS
Select location, date, time online connection with testing company.
Plan on 4- 6 week lead time from registration to available test date.
ADA Special Accommodations available on request; need documentation.
Preliminary score result at end of testing session.
Final score results from IC&RC in 3-4 weeks
Multiple test center sites – currently 5 testing sites in Michigan
IC&RC test company changing later in 2018; expect ~ 15 sites.
Limited rescheduling changes, $25 reschedule fee
Minimum 90-days between test dates for retesting.
Examination pre-registration forms are at:
Scores may be used for applications to any IC&RC board.
No walk-ins. No refunds.
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Ethics Education
Know and follow the MCBAP professional Code of Ethics; see ( within Certification sections).
Minimum of six (6) hours of MCBAP-approved ethics education, appropriate to the credential required for all initial applications.
Initial Certification Application - Ethics education must be face-to-face (live), or MCBAP approved alternative. Master’s degree courses may count if focused on ethics in practice, structured code of ethics, appropriate to the credential. MCBAP, ACA, NBCC, NASW, NAADAC, APA, code-based OK.
Ethics courses posted on in “Education Resources”
NEW - approved online clinical ethics courses: NAADAC, APA
(13 hrs ea.) may substitute for 6 hours live class.
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27. MCBAP Counselor Code of Ethical Standards
1. Non-Discrimination
2. Responsibility
3. Professional Competence
4. Legal and Moral Standards
5. Public Statements
6. Publication Credit
7. Client Welfare
8. Confidentiality
9. Client Relationships
(prohibits intimate/sexual relationships with former clients ever)
10. Interprofessional Relationships
11. Remuneration
12. Societal Obligations
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28. “Residency” Requirement
For first IC&RC primary certification - Live &/or work within the State of Michigan for at least 51% of the time.
Allowances made for persons in active military service, and for persons living in states with no IC&RC Board offering the desired credential.
Providing true and accurate information about this is part of your ethical responsibilities.
A professional may maintain certification with more than one IC&RC board.
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29. MCBAP Application Process
Application guides and forms online:
Review and assemble required documents
Experience verification, with job description.
Supervision verification
Education list and proofs, official transcripts
Passage of IC&RC examination*
Ethics Education requirements met
Residency in Michigan or as approved by MCBAP
Proof of required degree or diploma.
*Register for exam via MCBAP. Take examination 6+ mos. ahead of target deadline.
Submit completed application, all documentation, and application fee to MCBAP for processing. Current initial application fee = $150, non-refundable.
Mail complete application package, with tracking service – do not fax or .
Allow at least 4 weeks for MCBAP review
Development Plans are not extended while application is under review.
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30. Maintaining Certification
Initial MCBAP certification is valid for 2 years.
Renewals will be issued for 2 , or 3 years (your choice)
= $145/2 yrs = $200/ 3 yrs
Professional is responsible to keep proofs of education; copies required with first renewal application; and for later random audits.
20 hours education average per year of last renewal. [6 for CCS]
Education may be done via accepted distance learning, in-services, live classes, online courses, college courses, conferences, seminars.
Limited hours given for professional papers, publications, teaching (6 hrs. per year)
Renew on time – avoid late fees.
Expired is expired day grace period for renewal does not extend valid date of certification prior to late renewal.
Renewal within grace period avoids Reinstatement, Reapplication, Re-testing.
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IC&RC Reciprocity
Contact the IC&RC Member Board in the jurisdiction to which you want to relocate to learn about the requirements to reciprocate into their credential(s). Boards may add requirements. Some states have separate licensing and certification requirements.
Contact your current IC&RC board for a Reciprocity Application. If you have active certification with MCBAP, contact MCBAP (call or ). You will be sent the reciprocity application.
You complete the provided reciprocity application and return it to your current board with the appropriate fee. ($150 payable to IC&RC).
Current board verifies credential status for application and sends it to IC&RC.
IC&RC approves the application, notifies the professional, and sends it to IC&RC board in new location.
New board contacts professional regarding reciprocity status.
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32. IC&RC Reciprocity Rules
Credential to be transferred must be an IC&RC level credential. State-only credentials do not reciprocate. Example: MCBAP CADC is reciprocal; but a CADC-M does not have reciprocity in IC&RC network.
Credential to be transferred must have been active for at least 30 days, and should not be due to expire in less than 60 days. Most recent renewal start date is the date used to determine active eligibility.
Expired, lapsed credentials are not eligible for reciprocity transfer. Credential must be active, and professional in good standing – no deficiencies or active ethics complaints.
Not all IC&RC boards offer all credentials. In some states, a CAADC may transfer in as a CADC, if receiving board does not offer the advanced credential.
Local boards may use variations in the naming of their IC&RC credentials, so new credential may be relabeled when transferred. You may maintain certification in original state, as well.
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Contact Information
MCBAP
6639 Centurion Dr., Suite 170
Lansing, MI
Fax:
Karen Hartley
Executive Director
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