Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors must be licensed or certified in the state of Nevada. Applicants for licensure or certification must: 1) Be at least 21 years old. 2) Not have abused alcohol or controlled substances for 2 years prior to submitting an application. 3) Not have been on parole or probation for 2 years prior to submitting an application. 4) Observe "Ethical Standards and Requirements". 5) Submit 2 sets of fingerprint cards. In addition to the general requirements listed above, specific requirements for each category are listed below. Certified Counselor Intern (CADC-Intern): a bachelor's degree or 60 credits towards a bachelor's degree. Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC): a bachelors degree in an approved social science field from an accredited college or university; 2 years of full time employment (4,000 hours) under clinical supervision in alcohol and drug abuse counseling; a written exam (scoring at least 70% to proceed to the oral exam), and an oral exam (scoring at least 70% to pass). Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC): a Masters degree in an approved social science field in addition to those requirements listed above for a CADC. For information regarding exceptions to the certification/licensure requirements, recertification/continuing education requirements and/or substituting education in lieu of experience requirements, visit the Board's website. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: CADC Intern application/license- $210; CADC application/license- $470 (includes $60 processing fee and $280 testing fees); LADC application/license- $490 (includes $60 processing fee and $300 testing fees); renewal (valid 2 years)-- $250; intern certification renewal --$75 annually.