CCAPP invites you to become a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor (LAADC-S*).
Join our campaign to pass Licensure in California
A Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Supervisor is the highest level on CCAPP’s career path. With a master’s degree, professional liability insurance, and standards equal or higher than licensing statutes in other states, the LAADC-S puts CCAPP counselors on par with and even above other licensed disciplines in California. The Affordable Care Act is opening new avenues and the demand for licensed level counselors has never been higher. Don’t wait for the California Legislature to recognize your qualifications, get licensed today!
“Studies on the SUD workforce say that there is a desperate shortage of professionals to treat addiction. I am glad I chose to dedicate my career to such a satisfying profession. SUD treatment is now one of the ten essential benefits that must be provided under the Affordable Care Act. I am ready for the challenge!”
*LAADC-S is a non-governmental license
Benefits of the CCAPP’s Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor Supervisor Credential:
- Approval to be employed at state-licensed and certified facilities
- Ability to bill many insurance providers
- Recognized as the highest level of competency in California
- Preparation for state licensure
- Reciprocity throughout the United States and many countries
- Recognition of skills and competencies required to treat clients in any setting
- The pride that comes with saying, “I’m a CCAPP LAADC!”
Requirements for applying for the LAADC*:
- Completion of a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science or an Allied Mental Health Profession
- Proof of completion of 300 hours of alcohol/drug counseling specific education, with at least six hours specific to counselor ethics (This can be included in the MA degree)
- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $1 million per incident ($300,000 aggregate).
- 4,000 hours of work experience
- Passing Score on the IC&RC Advanced ADC Exam
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.
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