AADC (New Applicants)

Membership in APSC/NAADAC is not required to become certified; however, you do receive a significant amount of savings discount if you are an APSC/NAADAC member. To join, visit https://www.naadac.org/join-or-renew.

• Transcripts showing master’s degree or higher in human services field from regionally accredited institution.
• Official transcripts must be sent directly to the APSC office from the regionally accredited institution.
• Application expires after three years
• Affirmation in writing of adherence to the South Carolina Certification Ethical Standards.
• Four years full-time or 8,000 hours of experience in the Alcohol & Drug Counseling Domains within previous 5 years.
• Current and/or previous employers must verify experience on official letterhead and must include dates of employment, whether full or part-time, job title and duties performed.
• Minimum of 450 clock hours in education or training related to the counseling domains.
• Documentation of 200 hours of clinical supervision by a certified addictions professional noted on required form.
• Supervision must include minimum of 10 hours in each domain.
• Documentation of six (6) hours in Professional Ethics for counselors.
• Documentation of three (3) hours in HIV/AIDS issues for counselors.
• Evaluator’s Statement from current clinical supervisor who must be certified in addictions.
• Official job description for current employment position signed by both the employee and the employer.
• Pass IC&RC written exam for AADC. Exam Costs: $150 for members, $175 for non-members. Visit here for information about IC&RC Examinations.
• Receive final approval of AADC from APSC Certification Commission.