Substance Abuse Counselor, Board Certified

Exam: Third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: None
Background check: Felony convictions prohibited

• Must not be in violation of ethical standards, and must be a resident of the United States. • Is not and has not been a compulsive gambler or an abuser of alcohol or other drugs during the previous two years. • Must not have been convicted of a felony (the Board may waive this requirement upon review of the individual’s circumstances).

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Experience: No experience
Background check: Felony convictions prohibited
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Board: Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
Address: 4919 Jamestown Avenue Suite 203 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 361-0698
Agency website: www.la-adra.org
Licence page: https://www.publichealthonline.org/addiction/louisiana-substance-abuse-counselor/#:~:text=All%20hours%20of%20education%20must,6%20hours%20in%20Professional%20Ethics.
Last updated: September 6, 2024

Occupations (O*NET)

Professional Counselor 21-1011.00

Source and verification

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Before you apply, confirm every detail with Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority — see the issuing body section above.

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