Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Apprenticeship
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors provide addiction counseling services including assessment, individual and group counseling, case management, referral, crisis interventions, documentation, and treatment planning. Individuals pursuing addiction counseling certification now have a new pathway to pursue these goals!
The CADC apprenticeship helps individuals obtain paid on-the-job training in a behavioral health setting that counts toward the supervised hours for credentialing with MHACBO, the state certification board. Apprentices who earn their CADC-I certification will have the opportunity to advance in their careers, increase their earning potential, and increase their skills, knowledge, and competence working with individuals with substance use disorders.
Related Training Instruction
United We Heal provides five of the required six courses. Courses are 10 weeks long, and those that are synchronous include one hour per week of live instruction via Zoom. Asynchronous courses are self-paced:
- Basic Counseling Skills (synchronous)
- Group Counseling Skills (synchronous)
- Counseling Ethics (asynchronous)
- Alcohol and Drug Pharmacology (asynchronous)
- HIV/AIDS Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction (asynchronous)
The remaining course is provided asynchronously by the Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This course can be completed at your own pace and on your own schedule:
- Clinical Evaluation (ASAM)
On-the-Job Training
Over the 12-month period, you will complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training, including the 1,000 hours required by MHACBO for CADC-I certification.
While engaged in the CADC apprenticeship, you will receive clinical supervision by a MHACBO-certified CADC-II clinician.
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, apprenticeship participants receive financial stipends and support throughout their time in the program.
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Take the first step and apply today!
To be eligible you must be:
18 years or older
A graduate of a high school, GED, or equivalent program
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 disordersUnder a supervisor who holds a CADC-II or higher who can sign off on your apprenticeship hours
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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