Certification Applications & Manuals

Submit original and one copy of all application paperwork. Applications will not be processed without the 2 copies. Copies of the original application submitted can be made in the WVCBAPP office for a fee of $25.00. All application fees can be paid online by clicking the 'purchase' button in the sidebar next to each certification type. Personal email address is required. Do not use a work issued email. Allow 30 days for processing.

ADA Special Accommodations for testing can be made if requested 30 days before testing using the following link: ADA Special Accommodations Request.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)

Requirements for the Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification are as follows:

• 6 years of qualifying experience (accredited degree = 3 of the 6). 3 years of the 6 years must be addiction specific supervised work experience.
• 300 hours of training/instruction 70 of which must be addiction specific, 6 hours of the 70 addiction specific training/instruction must be addiction specific ethics
• 100-300 hours of ADC supervision, (or less, depending on the level of education documented) 10 hours minimum in the twelve core functions
• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia
• Must pass the IC&RC International ADC Examination
• Must have valid government issued photo ID to test
• Must adhere to counselor specific code of ethics (NAADAC)
• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction specific ethics.

ADC Certification Application Form

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

ADC Re-Certification Application Form

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

ADC Manual

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)

The Advance Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Demonstrates the highest competence in the addictions counseling field. Requirements for this certification are as follows:

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in a behavioral science field with a clinical application
• Also includes completion of 300 clock hours of education with 180 hours being addiction specific education with 6 hours of 180 addiction specific ethics
• 6 years direct experience of which 1 year must be post masters
• 100-300 hours of AADC Supervision by a qualified individual with 10 hours minimum in each of the 8 practice domains
• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia
• Must pass the IC&RC International AADC Examination
• Must have current valid government issued photo ID to test
• Must adhere to a counselor specific code of ethics (NAADAC)
• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction specific ethic

AADC Certification Application Form

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

AADC Re-Certification Application Form

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

AADC Manual

• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat

Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)

The certification process for criminal justice professionals was developed for treatment professionals working with the criminal justice population. The 1997 Role Delineation Study identified six performance domains which describe the skills and knowledge necessary for the criminal justice professional. They include: Dynamics of Addiction; Legal, Ethical and Professional Responsibilities; Criminal Justice System; Screening Intake and Assessment; Case Management; and, Counseling.

The requirements for the CCJP are as follows:

Candidates looking to take the CCJP examination must first take and pass the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) or the Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor(AADC) examination.

For Professionals who already hold the ADC

Experience: 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience defined as providing direct service to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Education: 100 hours of education relevant to the CCJP Job Analysis

Supervision: 100 hours of supervision specific to CCJP Job Analysis with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.

Examination: Pass the IC&RC CCJP Examination

Must have Current valid government issued photo ID to test

For Professionals who already hold the AADC

Experience: 2,000 hours of criminal justice work experience defined as providing direct service to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Education: 100 hours of education relevant to the CCJP Job Analysis

Supervision: 100 hours of supervision specific to CCJP Job Analysis with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.

Examination: Pass the IC&RC CCJP Examination

• Must live or work 51% of the time in West Virginia
• Must adhere to counselor specific code of ethics (NAADAC)
• Must re-certify every two years with 40 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of addiction specific ethics