CSAC
Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor (CSAC) demonstrates achieving basic competency as a substance abuse counsellor. CSAC is matched with Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC) from IC&RC.
To be certified as a Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor, you need to pass the CSAC examinations.
Pre-requisites for application of CSAC examination
- Three (3) years of supervised work experience (6,000 hours) specific to the AODA domains. An associate’s degree in behavioural science may substitute for 1000 hours; a bachelor’s degree in behavioural science may substitute for 2000 hours; a master’s degree in behavioural science may substitute for 4000 hours.
- Two hundred seventy (270) hours of substance abuse specific education as verified by official transcript or certificates of completion/attendance. Six hours must be in professional ethics and responsibilities.
- Three hundred (300) hours of supervised practical experience in a substance abuse program. At least ten (10) hours will be spent in each of the following areas: Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counselling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Referral, Reports and Record Keeping and Consultation with other Professionals in regard to Client Treatment / Services. These 300 hours may be included in the 3 years of experience, if they were performed under supervision. The supervisor through completion of the Supervisor’s Evaluation Form shall verify these hours.
Application Process
Submit the following documents to our mailbox.
- Completed Eligibility Assessment Form
- Supervisor’s evaluation form (Supervisor to send the evaluation form directly)
- Signed copy of Code of Ethics
- Signed copy of Statement of ‘No abuse” for a period of 3 years prior to application
- Copy of Transcripts, Degree and training certification for verification
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Below is our list of Certified Substance Abuse Counsellor (CSAC).