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Certifications & Trainings

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Addiction Training for Every Stage of Your Career

Invest in your future and make a positive, lasting impact on NJ's communities.

No matter if you're new to addiction counseling or are already a skilled practitioner, our professional development opportunities in substance use disorder treatment or recovery support will help you reach the next stage in your career.

 

We offer courses and trainings to earn or maintain NJDMHAS-approved credentials, including:

  • Chemical Dependence Associate (CDA)

  • Licensed/Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L/CADC)

  • Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)

  • Approved Clinical Supervision (ACS)

  • Advanced and Mandatory Renewal Trainings

THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION
Independently Apply for an ADC Internship With DCA-ADCC.

Your journey to certification/licensure begins with your application as an ADC Intern with a DMHAS-licensed agency.

Sign Up With NJPN for Training and Complete Coursework.

NJPN offers initial addiction counseling certification and licensure courses that fulfill 270 educational hours required by the state of NJ.

Pass Your Exam to Earn Your Certification or License.

In order to practice as a certified or licensed addiction professional in NJ, you must pass oral and written alcohol/drug counselor exams.

Advance Your Skills Further by Maintaining Certification.

NJPN makes it easy to keep your license current with our variety of mandatory and advanced renewal continuing education trainings.

Nurture the Next Generation.

Invest in yourself and your community to a greater degree by becoming a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) for the next generation of addiction professionals.

Certifications

CDA

CDA

The Chemical Dependence Associate (CDA) certification provides essential training and foundational knowledge for those pursuing their CADC.

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LCADC

LCADC

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LCADC) assist those with with substance use disorders by providing individualized treatment, support and motivation along their journey toward wellness.

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ACS

ACS

The 15-hour Approved Clinical Supervision (ACS) training is offered through an asynchronous format to Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) who complete their initial CCS 30-hour training through NJPN.

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CADC

CADC

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC) assist those with with substance use disorders by providing individualized treatment, support and motivation along their journey toward wellness.

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CCS

CCS

Certified Clinical Supervisors (CCS) oversee, evaluate, mentor, and educate alcohol and drug counseling staff and interns.

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Certificatons

Trainings

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SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Resources for Success

Invest in You students have access to tools and guidance that support their addiction counseling training.

ADC Internships

NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies seeking ADC Interns.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to qualifying Invest in You students.

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