CAC Certification Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 270 hours of documented training and/or education in both alcohol and drug treatment.
• Provide documentation of at least 300 performance hours supervised practical training in the twelve (12) core functions with a minimum of 10 hours in each core function. Clinical supervision shall be provided by a SACAVA certified clinical supervisor or a SACAVA board pre-approved supervisor.
• Submit references from two individuals and your clinical supervisor who can attest to your professional knowledge and skills.
• Submit evidence of at least 6000 hours of alcohol and drug abuse counseling work experience during the last six (6) years.   The SACAVA board may substitute relevant formal education for part of the work experience requirements. Formal education encompasses High School Diploma/GED, AA/AS, BA/BS and MA/MS degrees in the human services field.
• Written Case Study (five copies of case study must be submitted) effective 9/01/06.
• Subscribe to a code of professional conduct.
• Pass the national IC&RC written exam administered by SACAVA.
• Successfully complete a Case Presentation Method (CPM) oral examinaton.
• Pay all application and certification fees and mail to  SACAVA, 1108 Westbriar Drive, Suite D, Richmond, Virginia 23238
• NOTICE!   A $50 late fee will be required if applicants fail to return additional information within a 30 day extension period that may be requested by SACAVA for certification and recertification.

Basic Information

• Knowledge and Skills
• 12 Core Functions

Recertification Information

• Recertification Requirements
• Downloadable Application