Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor II
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) II Apprenticeship
Individuals who have already earned their CADC I can advance their careers through the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II Apprenticeship! This program consists of 3,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) and 450 hours of related training and instruction (RTI). United We Heal (UWH) pays for the costs of the education, and participants continue to receive wages while learning the competencies associated with the credential.
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors who have earned their II level provide addiction counseling services, including assessment, individual and group counseling, case management, referral, crisis interventions, documentation, treatment planning, and may also provide clinical supervision. Participants in this program will take a deeper dive into the field, focusing on a variety of clinical topics, including Co-Occurring Disorders and Counseling Diverse Populations.
This is a great opportunity to further one’s career and earning potential while supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
Related Training Instruction
Over 18 months, apprentices will participate in a pre-established set of courses and seminars:
- Counseling Diverse Populations in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Clinical Supervision of SUD Counselors
- Advanced Ethics in SUD Treatment
- Substance Use Disorder Seminar
- MAT Treatment
- Evidence-Based Practices in Addictions Counseling
- Introduction to Social Work in Addictions Treatment
- Advanced Documentation in SUD Treatment
- Behavioral Health and SUD Career Exploration
- Behavioral Health and SUD Advocacy and Law
- CADC Exam Test Prep
- Work-Based Reflection: Populations
- Work-Based Reflection: Treatments
- Work-Based Reflection: Ethics
In addition to the education required for the CADC I, these additional courses satisfy MHACBO requirements for CADC II certification. Depending on prior work experience and related education, some apprentices will advance without needing to complete all the coursework.
Classes are provided by United We Heal. Classes are a mix of asynchronous online and synchronous online instruction.
On-the-Job Training
Over the 18-month program, apprentices will complete 3,000 hours of OJT. Clinical supervision for apprentices will be provided by a designated journeyperson who holds a MHACBO CADC II or CADC III certification.
Costs
Apprenticeship participants do not incur any costs! Through grant sources and other funding support, the education for the program is free to participants while they receive paid on-the-job training. Additionally, apprentices receive financial stipends and support throughout their time in the program.
Get Started
Applications are now closed. Please check back later for future applications and cohort start dates.
To be eligible you must be:
18 years or older
A graduate of a high school, GED, or equivalent program
A registered CADC I through MHACBO (including completing 1,000 supervised experience hours in addiction counselor competencies and must have received a passing score on the CADC I Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Professional Psychometric National Certification Examination from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium [IC&RC])
An active employee, in good standing, with one of our training partners
In a position considered an apprenticeable role: you assist and care for those who are experiencing, or have a history of, substance use disorders and are able to earn hours in the competencies required for the credential
Under a supervisor who holds a CADC II or CADC III who can sign off on your apprenticeship hours
If you would like to learn more or have questions, please email info@unitedwehealoregon.com.
If you would like to learn more or have questions, please email info@unitedwehealoregon.com.
Our Programs
Our programs emphasize hands-on training through paid employment while participants learn new skills, achieve industry-recognized certifications, and advance their careers, while minimizing student debt.
Our programs are strategically designed to pave a path for folks who previously didn’t have opportunities/access to step into the healthcare workforce. This ensures that individuals who would not otherwise have had opportunities to advance into higher paid and licensed occupations can do so, and that this will positively impact the ability to provide care that resonates with clients needs.
Qualified Mental Health Associate
The QMHA Apprenticeship supports individuals working in the industry through MHACBO’s non-degree pathway.
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor II
The CADC-II Apprenticeship helps individuals working in substance use counseling receive all of the experience necessary to receive their credential.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
The QMHP Apprenticeship helps individuals working in behavioral health obtain their Master’s in Counseling degree for free while gaining their credential through on-the-job training.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
The CCMA Apprenticeship provides all of the education and training required to test for the CCMA exam.
These programs are funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. We are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The sponsor will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
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