CCAPP invites you to become a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III (CADC-III)
The CADC III demonstrates an advanced level of experience that tells consumers and employers that you have commitment and dedication. You are a leader and a respected member of your treatment team. Advancement to this level demonstrates a competency that comes from applying the skills you’ve learned in ways that have withstood the test of time. Becoming a CADC III lets you stand out in any treatment workplace, and gains you the recognition of an IC&RC credential.
“Nothing can replace the wisdom that experience brings. I’m glad to be a CADC-III with CCAPP because I know that when I apply for a job my CADC-III certification puts my resume on the top of the stack, and when the State of California offers a license for AODA counselors, I’ll be at the top of the list as the most qualified in my field.”
Benefits of CCAPP’s Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III Credential:
- Approval to be employed at state-licensed and certified facilities
- Reciprocity throughout the United States and many countries
- Recognition of skills and competencies required to treat clients in any setting
- The security of knowing that you are on the path to the highest levels of certification in California
- The pride that comes with saying, “I’m a CCAPP CADC-III!”
For more information about IC&RC and its credentials, please click here.
Requirements for applying for the Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III Credential:
- 315 hours approved education
- 255 hours supervised work experience (field practicum)
- Passing score on the ICRC written exam
- 4,000 hours supervised work experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
Fees and Discounts
| Portfolio Review | Written Exam | |
| Member | $165 | $174 |
| Non-Member | $280 | $338 |
Application Processing Times!
Application processing times can take four to six weeks. All steps in an application must be submitted in full, must be complete, and must be accurate. An application is complete when every step has a green bubble. A green bubble with a white checkmark means CCAPP staff have verified and approved that step. Any step that is rejected will have a red bubble and must be corrected by the applicant. The processing time will be delayed and not resume until the applicant corrects the rejected step and re-submits all/any rejected steps. Click here for more tips and tricks for our online certifying platform, Certemy.
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