Cultural Humility Trainings
Cultural Humility Trainings
NJPN hosts Cultural Humility trainings designed to foster understanding, respect, and sensitivity towards different cultures, particularly within the context of prevention work. These trainings may focus on developing self-awareness, recognizing biases, and promoting open dialogue to enhance cultural competence among participants.
These sessions fulfill the bi-annual requirement for three contact hours in the subject area of social or cultural competence in every biennial period (for more information refer to N.J.A.C. 13:34C-5.2e). These trainings may also count towards the social competence requirements set forth by NJ DCA.
Eligibility Requirements
Examination Information
Scholarship Details
NJPN offers scholarships for eligible students. The scholarships will vary based on the certification or training. Please check the scholarship information for a specific certification or training on its respective webpage.
THE PATH TO CERTIFICATION
How to Apply
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Review the course or training details and ensure you meet or exceed eligibility requirements.
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If you are ready to sign up, fill out the application form (button link is to the right).
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NJPN will review your application and notify you if you have been accepted into the course or training.
Internship Opportunities
NJPN helps connect eligible individuals with DMHAS licensed treatment agencies statewide seeking ADC Interns. Students attending CDA courses through NJPN are provided one-on-one assistance to secure an internship while attending courses.
Learn more about the internship process and application details by clicking the button below.
FAQ
Have Questions?
If you are ineligible for scholarships, then yes, there are certain courses that may have a fee. Read about scholarships to understand if you are eligible.
Are there fees for any of the trainings?
Tuition-Based courses are available for professionals who do not meet scholarship requirements. These professionals may include: Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs).
What is Tuition-Based?
To qualify for a scholarship, students must work at a Division of Mental Health and Addiction Service (DMHAS) licensed substance use disorder (SUD) treatment agency, as these scholarships are funded by DMHAS. For those pursuing initial licensure or certification as a Licensed/Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L/CADC), students must have an active proposed supervision plan and be in a clinical role that provides experience in the 12 core competencies.
How are scholarships awarded and who is eligible?
DMHAS is the state mental health authority (SMHA) and the Single State Authority on Substance Abuse (SSA) that plans, monitors, and evaluates New Jersey's mental health and substance use prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery efforts. DMHAS does not grant licenses or certification to alcohol and drug counselors. However, DMHAS does publish residential and outpatient treatment regulations that detail the qualifications required to work at a DMHAS-licensed facility.
What is the role of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) in the certification and licensing process?
Yes, during the initial renewal period, LCADCs/CADCs must satisfy six hours in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling. Three hours of cultural competence training is required every biennial period (once every two-year period). Currently up to 50% of continuing education hours can be earned via distance learning (online, virtual, webinar,etc). That percentage may be subject to change. It is important to verify up-to-date limits.
Are there any specific requirements for continuing education?
LCADC: Forty hours of continuing education earned every two years.
CADC: Sixty hours of continuing education earned every two years.
What are the renewal requirements for the CADC and LCADC? N.J.A.C. 13:34C-5.1
The ADCC requires licensees or certificate holders seeking a return to active status to submit a completed renewal application, a renewal fee, and an affidavit of employment and evidence of having completed the number of continuing education renewal hours required for license or certificate renewal for the biennial period. The applicant must have completed the continuing education renewal hours within three years prior to the date of the application.
I let my certification or license lapse. How can I become reinstated? N.J.A.C. 13:34C-1.6