Drug and alcohol counseling certification programs online

Q: How long does it take to become an addiction counselor in Texas?

They will need: A masters degree in a field of behavioral health. 180 hours of education that is alcohol and drug specific. 2,000 documented hours (about one year) of experience in the substance abuse counseling field.

To meet the needs of both working professionals and practitioners, as well as students seeking to earn the certificate as part of their clinical mental health counseling master's program, Saint Joseph's Addiction Counseling Certificate is offered completely online. As an online student, you'll be able to complete the program from the convenience of your home or office, with minimal disruption to your busy schedule, and benefit from a cost-effective certificate that can pay immediate dividends to your professional development. The full curriculum can be completed in as little as two semesters (less than one year) or can be spread out to align with your schedule and goals.

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What Can I Do with an Addiction Counseling Certificate?
How Will Saint Joseph's University Advance My Career in Addiction Counseling?
At A Glance
How do I get my CADC certification in Michigan?
What is CATC certification?
How long does it take to become an addiction counselor in Texas?

What Can I Do with an Addiction Counseling Certificate?

A certificate in addiction counseling will give you the knowledge and skills to make a difference in an in-demand mental health profession. Addiction counseling specialists work in a variety of settings including private practice, education and health care settings, and community agencies.

Positions include:

Addiction counselor
Recovery specialist
Mental health counselor, specializing in addiction

How Will Saint Joseph's University Advance My Career in Addiction Counseling?

Saint Joseph's Addiction Counseling Certificate will prepare you to better serve your patients who are struggling with issues related to addiction. Paired with a degree in mental health counseling, this certificate will enable you to serve an increasing population of individuals who find themselves dealing with mental health and addiction issues simultaneously.

Courses in the Addiction Counseling Certificate program include:

Addictions counseling
Family systems and addictions counseling
Prevention, diagnosis treatment and recovery in addictions
Psychopharmacology and addictions treatment

At A Glance

Length	Average part-time: 2 - 4 semesters, or 6 -12 months.
Credits	12 credits or 4 courses. When taken as part of the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the 12 credits count toward the 60-credit requirement of that graduate degree.
Start Terms	Spring or fall.
Format	Online.
Tuition for 2022-2023	$905 per credit hour. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Stack this Certificate into Master’s Programs	The credits of the addiction counseling certificate can be applied towards the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Potential Career Paths	The addiction counseling certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as: Addiction counselor Recovery specialist Mental health counselor, specializing in addiction
Requirements	You must have a graduate degree in counseling or a related field to be admitted if you are not taking this certificate as part of the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Admission Information	To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information or answer any questions.
Financial Aid	Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Financial Aid Office can help you understand your options.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph’s are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. Note: discounts cannot be combined.
Veterans	Saint Joseph’s is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

The Zappala Family Scholarship, established in 2013, supports students enrolled in the UCLA Extension Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate.

When it comes to the cycle of addiction, skilled and well-trained substance use disorder counselors make all the difference in the lives of those who struggle with the disease. This scholarship was created to provide qualified individuals the opportunity to pursue professional careers as addiction counselors.

The Zappala family has been personally touched by the devastating effects of addiction and strongly believes in supporting the education of those seeking to help individuals and families overcome addiction, achieve recovery, and return to a healthy way of living. Thanks to the support of qualified and compassionate counselors, a member of the Zappala family successfully received treatment for addiction, rebuilt a sober life, and later pursued his own career in substance use disorder counseling after completing his certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling at UCLA Extension. In gratitude for that support, the Zappala family offers assistance to those pursuing careers in substance use disorder counseling to ensure that expert counselors are readily available for other families like theirs.

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Please note: Applications will be accepted Friday, April 1, 2022, at 8am through Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11:59pm (PT).

How do I get my CADC certification in Michigan?

The CADC does not require any degree, but it does require proof of a high school diploma. In addition to the high school diploma, the applicant will need 300 hours of education. 180 of these hours must be substance abuse disorder and counseling specific. 6 hours must be face-to-face ethics related classes.

What is CATC certification?

CATC – Counselor has met the minimum ACCBC and DHCS requirements for AOD certification. CATC I – Counselor has a Certificate of Completion from a thirty (30) semester unit (minimum) approved Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD)/Addiction Studies or Alcohol and Drug Studies (ADS) Community College Program .

How long does it take to become an addiction counselor in Texas?

They will need: A master's degree in a field of behavioral health. 180 hours of education that is alcohol and drug specific. 2,000 documented hours (about one year) of experience in the substance abuse counseling field.