1. ACCBO 2005-2007 Survey of CADC’s ____________________________________ Devarshi Bajpai, MBA, CADC III Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Eric Martin, MAC, CADC III Executive Director, Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon Michael Wilson Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

2. This is a survey of 809 CADC’s collected between June 2005 and June 2007. There are currently 2,030 CADC’s. This data collection represents 40% of all CADC’s. ____________________________________ Devarshi Bajpai, MBA, CADC III Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Eric Martin, MAC, CADC III Executive Director, Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon Michael Wilson Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

3. ACCBO 2005-2007 Survey of CADC’s General Description of CADC’s ____________________________________ Bajpai, Martin and Wilson ACCBO 2005-2007 Survey of CADC’s General Description of CADC’s ____________________________________ Bajpai, Martin and Wilson

4. CADC Level of Education Overview n=809 Specialized Training (with or without HS diploma) Some college (with or without specialized training) Associate Baccalaureate Graduate Doctorate Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: 82% of CADC’s possess a college degree. 18% possess (some college, High School Diploma and/or specialized training in addiction counseling). 82% of CADC’s possess a college degree 43% of CADC’s possess a graduate or doctoral degree

5. Gender of Oregon CADC’s N=809 Male Female Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: The proportion of male to female CADC’s has remained relatively stable over the past decade.

6. CADC’s and Sexual Orientation n=809 Gay/Lesbian/Bi Transgendered Heterosexual No Response Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: GLBT diversity has remained stable over the past decade. Heterosexual GLBT No response

7. Mean Ethnic Distribution of CADC’s n=809 Caucasian African American Asian Native Hispanic Other or multi-ethnic Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: CADC’s have continued to increase in ethnic diversity over the past 20 years. Nearly 20% of CADC’s are non- Caucasian. In the 2002- 04 Survey, 81.5% of CADC’s were Caucasian. In the 1980’s 93% of CADC’s were Caucasian.

8. Recovery Status of CADC’s n=809 Recovering CADC’s Non-recovering CADC’s Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: The number of recovering counselors has dropped 4% since the 2002-04 Survey.

9. Percent of CADC’s living with disabilities n=809 Percent of CADC’s with a disability Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: According to a 2006 U.S. Census Bureau Report, 18% of Americans report a disability, and approximately half of them are employed (9% of Americans).

10. Age of Oregon CADC’s n=809 Median age of female CADC’s Median age of male CADC’s Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Many male CADC’s may retire between 2013-2018

11. Age of Oregon CADC’s n=809 Median Age of CADC’s Average Age of CADC’s Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Many CADC’s may retire between 2014-2019

12. Percentage of CADC I, II, III’s n=809 CADC I CADC II CADC III Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: We are able to see the actual proportion of all CADC’s by viewing all 2030 CADC’s in the ACCBO Database. The actual distribution is: 52% CADC I, 35% CADC II, and 13% CADC III. This close statistical proximity offers legitimacy to the 809 sample size in this study. Associate Addictions Proficiency Baccalaureate Addictions Proficiency Graduate Addictions Proficiency

13. Distribution of CADC’s by Type of Work n=809 Counselor Aid Admission/Intake Primary Counselor Senior Counselor Clinical Supervisor Administration Director Other Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Distribution of CADC’s by type of employment. About half of all CADC’s are primary/senior counselors. About 3/4 ths of CADC’s work in direct service positions.

14. Percentage of CADC’s who hold other credentials n=809 NCAC I & II MAC Gambling Prevention QMHA/QMHP LPC/LMFT LCSW Licensed PhD Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: About 15% of CADC’s are also licensed as mental health professionals. About 13% of CADC’s also have national certification through NAADAC. 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0%

15. Primary Employment Setting of CADC’s Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Nearly 75% of CADC’s work in Outpatient & Residential. Parole, Probation, Child Welfare, DHS, Voc Rehab, Job Corps, etc. n=809 Outpatient Residential Other Modality Inpatient Hospitalization Drug Court Public School/College In-custody

16. ACCBO 2005-2007 Survey of CADC’s Major Findings ____________________________________ Bajpai, Martin and Wilson ACCBO 2005-2007 Survey of CADC’s Major Findings ____________________________________ Bajpai, Martin and Wilson

17. Regression Analysis: Factors related to Salary of CADC’s n=809 Level of Education Being Male Years of Experience Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Regression Analysis reveals these three factors as having the highest impact on a CADC’s wages, outside of obvious factors such as place of employment (County/State vs. Not- for-profit). VariableDFParameter EstimateStandard Errort ValuePr> |t| Level of Education113.119%0.0122710.27<.0001 Being Male10.071170.023962.970.0031 Years of Experience 10.021660.002777.83<.0001 On average, advancing degrees equate to an additional 13.1% at each step as degree level increases. Being male increases salary 7.1%. Each year of experience increases salary 2.1%.

18. CADC Median Income by Level of Education n=809 Specialized Training Some College AA BA/BS/BSW MA/MS/MSW PhD/JD/MD,etc Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Median wages range between $15 and $25.50 per hour for full time employees.

19. CADC Median Income by Type of Work n=809 Specialized Training Some College AA BA/BS/BSW MA/MS/MSW PhD/JD/MD,etc Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Median income by Type of Work ranges between $29,000-$54,000.

20. Median Income by Recovery Status n=809 Median age of female CADC’s Median age of male CADC’s Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Non-recovering CADC’s make slightly more than recovering CADC’s. This is most likely due to higher levels of education.

21. CADC Median Income by Ethnicity n=809 African American Asian/Pacific Islander Caucasian Hispanic Native American / Alaskan Native Other / multi-ethnic Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Some CADC’s did not respond to Ethnicity questions, thus reducing the ethnicity sample size. Regression Analysis reveals little differences in wages by most ethnicities when other factors are taken into consideration (level of education, sex, years of experience, etc.).

22. “Overall Satisfaction” by Recovery Status n=809 1 = low satisfaction 5 = high satisfaction Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Both Recovering and Non-recovering CADC’s appear to have the same approximate level of satisfaction.

23. “Overall” Job Satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 5 n=809 1 = low satisfaction 5 = high satisfaction Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Oregon CADC’s report a fairly high level of satisfaction with their work. However, overall level of satisfaction has dropped slightly since the 2002-04 Survey. Interestingly, however, low satisfaction is not correlated with “turnover intention,” (desire to leave the addictions field).

24. “Overall Satisfaction” by Ethnicity n=809 1 = low satisfaction 5 = high satisfaction Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Native American / Alaskan Native CADC’s have the highest level of satisfaction, highest median wages, and the greatest desire to stay in the Addictions field.

25. Level of Satisfaction regarding Aspects of Job n=809 1 = low satisfaction 3 = high satisfaction Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Lowest levels of satisfaction occur around paperwork, job stress, lack of training availability and funding for training. Interestingly, however, low satisfaction is not correlated with “turnover intention,” (desire to leave the addictions field). 1=low satisfaction 3=high satisfaction

26. CADC Median Age by Level of Education n=809 1 = low satisfaction 3 = high satisfaction Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Median age differences by level of education are not significant.

27. Level of “Overall Satisfaction” by Education n=809 Specialized Training Some College AA BA/BS/BSW MA/MS/MSW PhD/JD/MD,etc Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Associate Degree counselors have the highest level of satisfaction, only slightly more than all other education levels.

28. CADC’s Staying Vs. Leaving n=809 Want to continue in Addictions Want to advance in Addictions Want to go into some other area of behavioral health Want to leave the counseling field entirely Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Over 70% of CADC’s want to stay in the Addiction Treatment field. This is up 10% from the 2002-04 Survey. Staying 71.77% Leaving 28.23%

29. Staying Vs. Leaving by Region of Oregon n=809 Staying Vs. Leaving by region of the State of Oregon Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: We encourage caution in reviewing this chart, due to the fact that there are fewer surveys from rural areas, and many surveys from urban areas. Also, during 2005-07, there was great upheaval in Ontario in the reformation of its largest treatment agency. Has a desire to stay in the Addictions Field Has a desire to leave the Addictions Field Newport-Lincoln Area Ontario-John Day Area Bend-Prineville AreaSalem-Eugene Area Dalles-Pendleton Area Baker-LaGrande Area Astoria Area Portland Tri-counties Coos-Gold Beach Area Klamath Falls Area Roseburg-Medford Area

30. Staying Vs. Leaving by Sex STAYERS Want to continue in Addictions Want to advance in Addictions LEAVERS Want to go into some other area of behavioral health Want to leave the counseling field entirely Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: There is no statistically significant difference in the percentage of men vs. women who desire to stay or leave the Addictions field. Has a desire to stay in the Addictions Field Has a desire to leave the Addictions Field

31. Staying Vs. Leaving by Education STAYERS Want to continue in Addictions Want to advance in Addictions LEAVERS Want to go into some other area of behavioral health Want to leave the counseling field entirely Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Currently, baccalaureate and graduate professionals present the greatest percentage of those desiring to leave the Addictions field. Has a desire to stay in the Addictions Field Has a desire to leave the Addictions Field

32. Staying Vs. Leaving by Ethnicity STAYERS Want to continue in Addictions Want to advance in Addictions LEAVERS Want to go into some other area of behavioral health Want to leave the counseling field entirely Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Asian/Pacific Islanders present the greatest percentage wishing to leave the Addictions field. While Native American/Alaskan Natives have the highest desire to stay in the Addictions field. Has a desire to stay in the Addictions Field Has a desire to leave the Addictions Field

33. Staying Vs. Leaving by Recovery Status STAYERS Want to continue in Addictions Want to advance in Addictions LEAVERS Want to go into some other area of behavioral health Want to leave the counseling field entirely Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Recovering CADC’s are slightly more inclined towards staying in the field than their non-recovering counterparts. Has a desire to stay in the Addictions Field Has a desire to leave the Addictions Field

34. Percentage of CADC’s that utilize the following Approaches n=809 Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: Nearly 75% of 809 CADC’s indicate that they use Motivational Enhancement Approaches. It is by far the most favored approach of Oregon CADC’s.

35. Median Income by Major Favored Approach n=809 Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: CADC’s selected various types of approaches they most often utilize. Those CADC’s who most often use a co-occurring disorders approach have the highest level of income.

36. “Overall Job Satisfaction” by Major Favored Approaches n=809 1 = low satisfaction 5 = high satisfaction Bajpai, Martin & Wilson, 2007 Discussion: There is no significant difference in “Overall Job Satisfaction” between the varied types of approaches counselors utilize. Co-occurring, Family Approaches, and Methadone have the highest levels of job satisfaction.