Get more information. Can the agency I previously worked for satisfy this requirement? What other resources does Mercy College have? What makes Mercy College unique? So does that mean I can apply to take the exam as soon as I am finished at Mercy College? Does my degree have to be in Social and Behavioral Sciences?
So what about the teachers at Mercy? Are they competent? Do they really care about the students? What else makes Mercy special?
Purpose It has been said that we live in a drug addicted, chemically dependent society. Classes are inclusive of the 4 hours related to tobacco use, nicotine dependence, etc. Deviation and Therapy 45 Clock Hours 3. Ethics and Family 7. Internship 57 Clock Hours Start Your Application. Successfully completed college credit hours translate to 15 clock hours per one credit hour. This means that a three credit college course will count as 45 clock hours.
While OASAS strongly encourages CASAC candidates to obtain work experience in the field, academic degrees in the following approved human services fields can satisfy a portion of the 6,hour requirement:. You will need to decide which of these two options is most applicable.
To determine how much of your educational coursework may satisfy the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor CASAC education and training requirements, you will need to submit a copy of your transcript s with your application. The following substitutions are possible:. You must complete a minimum of 10 hours working within each of the 12 Core Functions.
These areas of professional expertise include:. Two types of accreditation are recognized in the United States; institutional and specialized. Institutional accreditation takes the entire institution into account while the specialized focus on professional preparation programs. The review for accreditation will center on programs offering graduate degrees in substance abuse counseling.
Accredited addiction counseling programs prepare individuals to work with those affected by addictive behavior and their families. Addictive behaviors include alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, and anything else that negatively affects your personal or work life by creating addiction behaviors. CACREP-accredited programs will focus on treatment models and the phases of addiction including prevention, recovery, and relapse prevention.
These semester hour programs will include the application of interventions. Be proficient in English, including the ability to speak, write, comprehend orally, and read at a minimum level necessary to perform as a CASAC, and. Live or work in New York State at least 51 percent of the time during the application period. In addition, you must satisfy the following requirements:. You must sign an affidavit agreeing to abide by the Canon of Ethical Principles.
You must arrange to have three individuals complete an Evaluation of Competency and Ethical Conduct on your behalf to be submitted as part of your application. All evaluators must: 1 have direct knowledge of your work experience observed for a minimum of six months may not be family members or subordinates , and 2 meet the following qualifications:.
One evaluator must be your current clinical supervisor. If you were previously employed in the substance abuse field but are currently employed in a non-OASAS setting, an evaluation by your former clinical supervisor must be submitted.
CASAC who has a current valid credential issued by the Office in accordance with Article 19 of the Mental Hygiene Law or a comparable credential, certificate or license from another recognized certifying body as determined by the Office;. Licensed master or licensed clinical social worker who is currently registered as such by the New York State Education Department;. Nurse practitioner who is licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a professional nurse;.
Occupational therapist licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department;. Physician's assistant licensed and currently registered as such by the New York State Education Department and whose practice is in conformity with Section of the Public Health Law;.
Rehabilitation counselor certified by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;. Therapeutic recreation specialist who holds a baccalaureate degree in a field allied to therapeutic recreation and, either before or after receiving such degree, has five years of full-time, paid work experience;. Family therapist who is currently accredited by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy;.
Counselor certified by and currently registered as such with the National Board for Certified Counselors. Evaluators must have held QHP status for the entire six-month evaluation period. Additionally, evaluations must be based on your employment in a job title in an Addiction Counseling field primary counseling duties. Evaluations will not be accept from a work setting 3, non-certified setting.
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