If you’ve always wanted to help others, consider the growing field of addiction services. Addiction treatment and prevention agencies across New Jersey employ thousands of dedicated individuals working hard to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. And more are needed. 

The following resources may be helpful as you explore this field more carefully:

A Rewarding Career in Addiction Services
Read NJPN’s brochure highlighting career opportunities in addiction treatment and prevention.

Internship Opportunities
Internships can help you get the work experience you need to obtain a paying job in the field. And they can help you gain needed experience hours towards becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or a Certified Prevention Specialist(CPS). Download our Internship Application if you would like to be considered for one of the internships available throughout the state. Please note that most internships begin as unpaid positions and require a college degree.

You can view a list of licensed treatment agencies in New Jersey by visiting http://samsdev.rutgers.edu/dastxdirectory/txdirmain.htm.

www.certbd.com
If you received your education from a regionally-accredited college or university, you might not have to take all of the courses towards your CADC/LCADC. The agency that makes that determination is the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey. Obtain a copy of your transcript, and compare the courses you took to the list of courses on page 15 of the “Regular Application” for the CADC/LCADC. Determine which courses you think were covered by your undergraduate or graduate classes, and send that information to the Certification Board, with a check for $75. They will decide which courses you still need to take.  For more information, download the form at http://www.certbd.com/applications/cadcverification.htm.