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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Alcohol & Drug Counselor Standards

The minimum standards for the Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) 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

6000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the ADC domains (see below). An associate’s degree in behavioral science may substitute for 1000 hours; a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science may substitute for 2000 hours; a master’s degree in behavioral science may substitute for 4000 hours.

Education

         270 hours specific to the domains (see below).  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 ADC 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.

1. Clinical Evaluation
2. Treatment Planning
3. Referral
4. Service Coordination
5. Counseling
6. Client, Family & Community Education
7. Documentation
8. Professional & Ethical Responsibility

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