CERTIFICATION OPERATIONS

Certifications

Certifications | Addiction | Prevention | Criminal Justice | Behavioral Health | Mental Health | Certified Recovery Peer Specialist | Certified Recovery Support Specialist | Child Welfare Case Manager | Substance Abuse Professional

Certification is a form of credentialing, a voluntary regulation of a specialty within a profession. It is the process by which a non-government organization grants recognition to persons who have met certain standards defined by that organization. Certification does have limitations: it does not guarantee quality and integrity by itself. It does, however, unite and set direction for professional growth.

Purpose of Certification

The purpose of certification for addiction/behavioral health professionals is to:

1. Assure the public a minimum level of competency for quality service by addiction/behavioral health professionals.
2. Give professional recognition to qualified addiction/behavioral health professionals through a process which examines demonstrated work competencies.
3. Assure an opportunity for ongoing professional development by addiction/behavioral health professionals.
4. Enable addiction/behavioral health professionals to meet eligibility requirements for reimbursement for professional health care.

Related Documents

• Certification Application Request Form
• Fee Schedule
• Application for Counselor Reciprocity
• Dual Certification Guidelines
• Upgrade Guidelines
• Upgrade Request Form
• Renewal and Reinstatement Information 
• Retired Status Information 
• Documenting Education and Training
• Area of Knowledge