What are the levels of certification with the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals?

. Certified Counselor Intern (CCI), not eligible for Reciprocity.
. Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC)
. Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
. Certified Prevention Intern (CPI)
. Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
. Sr. Certified Prevention Specialist (SCPS)

INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (All levels).

A.D.C. Alcohol/Drug Counselor. A single acronym adapted by ICRC/AODA and NMCBBHP to designate professional competency for State certification/licensure. A.D.C. will be added to the CADAC certificate staged with a seal.

An "International Certified Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor Certificate" is available to the CADAC (reciprocal Level) Counselors. Forms may be requested to be completed and returned to the Board.

CADAC: Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.

CCS: Certified Clinical Supervisor.

Case Presentation Method (CPM): This is a standardized process by which an applicant's competence in the twelve core functions is measured by peers through an oral examination.

Client: A consumer of services of a licensable intervention or treatment service component.

Counselor: A staff member who provides any of the twelve core function services or is a clinical supervisor that holds a fiduciary relationship with a client and acts in the capacity of an advisor, guide, mentor and/or advocate on behalf of the client as permitted within the scope of their training and experience.

Education: Defined as formal classroom education (workshops, seminars, institutes, in services, and college/University work). A one-clock hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction. For the purpose of ICRC/AODA clock hours of education must be related to the knowledge and skill base associated within the counselor core functions. All education must be documented.

Ethics: The applicant must sign a code of ethics or a statement of affirmation that the applicant has read and will abide by a code of ethics. The certification board must have a written enforcement and appeals mechanism to maintain ethical standards. The applicant must sign a code of ethics and complete six (6) hours of training in professional ethics specific to their credential.

Prevention Specialist: An individual who provides core function services, or is a supervisor that holds a fiduciary relationship with a participant and acts on a behalf of the participant as permitted within the scope of their training and experience.

Reciprocity: As a member of the ICRC/AODA, NMCBBHP offers reciprocity to alcoholism and substance abuse counselors who hold a current valid certificate, credential or license from another ICRC/AODA certifying body.