Mission: IC&RC protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals.

 Vision: IC&RC will continue to be the global resource for the highest standards in addiction-related healthcare credentialing.

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Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor Standards

The minimum standards for the Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) reciprocal credential are listed below.  Note that each Member Board may have higher standards for this credential.  Please see our Member Board page for contact information.
 

Experience

2000 hours of supervised ADC-specific work experience.

Master's Degree in behavioral science with a clinical application from a regionally accredited college or university within the United States or colleges and universities outside the United States plus 180 hours of ADC-specific education.  Six hours must be specific to counselor ethics. 

Supervision

300 hours specific to the domains (see below); to include the 12 core functions with a minimum of ten hours in each core function area.

Examination

Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written AADC Examination.

Code of Ethics

Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.

Recertification

40 hours of continuing education earned every two years.

AADC DOMAINS*

1. Clinical Evaluation
2. Treatment Planning
3. Referral
4. Service Coordination
5. Counseling
6. Client, Family & Community Education
7. Documentation
8. Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
9. Research, Design Analysis & Utilization
10. Clinical Supervision

* TAP 21 Competencies & the 12 Core Functions are contained within domains.