CADAC II

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

CADAC II Requirements

CADAC Skills Domains:
  • Domain I: Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders
  • Domain II: Evidence-based Screening and Assessment
  • Domain III: Evidence-based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral
  • Domain IV: Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities
Experience:
  • If a candidate holds a high school diploma/equivalent
    • 6,000 hours of supervised experience using the CADAC skills domains in a substance use treatment setting
  • If a candidate holds an applicable associate’s degree
    • 5,000 hours of supervised experience using the CADAC skills domains in a substance use treatment setting
  • If a candidate holds an applicable bachelor’s degree
    • 4,000 hours of supervised experience using the CADAC skills domains in a substance use treatment setting
  • If a candidate holds an applicable master’s degree
    • 2,000 hours of supervised experience using the CADAC skills domains in a substance use treatment setting
APPLICABLE DEGREES

(A degree must be from a college or university found in the US Dept. of Education’s database of accredited schools. The database can be found at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.)

  • Psychology 
  • Sociology 
  • Human Services 
  • Social Work 
  • Chemical Dependency 
  • Art Therapy 
  • Criminal Justice 
  • Counseling 
  • Applied Behavioral Science 
  • Family Studies 
  • Nursing

*If your Related Field Degree (Major) is in one of the above areas but has a different transcript title, please contact the ICAADA at info@icaada.org  to verify it will be accepted as an applicable degree.

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Supervision:

The supervision of the CADAC skills domain experience may take place within an academic setting and/or within a supervised work setting.

  • If a candidate holds a high school diploma/equivalent
    • 300 hours of direct supervision related to the CADAC skills domain experience hours required for the credential. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. (minimum of 10 hours of supervision in each CADAC skills domain)
  • If a candidate holds an applicable associate’s degree
    • 250 hours of direct supervision related to the CADAC skills domain experience hours required for the credential. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. (minimum of 10 hours of supervision in each CADAC skills domain)
  • If a candidate holds an applicable bachelor’s degree
    • 200 hours of direct supervision related to the CADAC skills domain experience hours required for the credential. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. (minimum of 10 hours of supervision in each CADAC skills domain)
  • If a candidate holds an applicable master’s degree
    • 100 hours of direct supervision related to the CADAC skills domain experience hours required for the credential. These supervision hours are in addition to the experience hours. (minimum of 10 hours of supervision in each CADAC skills domain)

Supervision must be provided by a designated supervisor who holds one of the following credentials/licensures:

  • A licensed behavioral health professional currently practicing in the state of Indiana (LAC, LCAC, LBSW, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, HSPP or Psychiatrist)
  • CADAC II or higher CADAC credential through ICAADA
  • ICADC or ICAADC through IC&RC
  • NCAC II or MAC through NAADAC
Education and Training:
  • 300 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains
    • Of the 300 total hours required:
      • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics
      • 6 hours of HIV/AID education
      • 6 hours in cultural competency education

Education and training hours are defined as workshops, seminars, institutes, accredited college/university courses, and other accredited education delivered in-person or on-line. Education hours must be accredited by approved providers who are state or national organizations granted authority to accredit education for credentialing and licensing purposes. You must show a certificate of attendance/completion that lists who has accredited the course for education hours when submitting the hours for approval. One (1) contact hour of education is equal to sixty (60) minutes of continuous instruction. 15 contact hours are given for each college semester credit. Therefore, a college course of three (3) credits is equal to 45 contact hours.

Supporting documentation in the form of syllabus, course description, etc. may also be required to review content for acceptability. To be considered a valid training experience for the purpose of credentialing, education/training must be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the performance domains outlined for this credential.

Examination:
Code of Ethics:
  • The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Consultant (CADAC) Code of Ethics
Residency:
  • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
Recertification:
  • 40 clock-hours of CADAC domain specific education and/or training during the period of certification. Including 6 clock-hours in Addiction Counseling Ethics education and 6 clock-hours in Cultural Competency education
Fees:
  • Membership: $125
  • Exam: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400
  • Certification: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400

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.