For each certification, we will provide detailed information, including requirements, application steps, study materials, and any other necessary details to help you through the process.

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)

• Requirements – High school diploma or GED, 200-250 hours of addiction and behavioral sciences education, and 2 years or 4,000 hours of work experience.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee. General Application click here  supplemental application click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.

Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC)

• Requirements – Bachelor’s degree, 200 hours of addiction and counseling studies, and 3 years or 6,000 hours of work experience.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee.  General Application click here  supplemental application click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)

• Requirements – Master’s degree, 180 hours of education in alcohol and drug counseling, and 2,000 hours of supervised work experience.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee.  General Application click here  supplemental application click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

• Requirements – High school diploma or GED, 46 hours of education in advocacy, mentoring, recovery support, and ethics, and 500 hours of supervised practical experience.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee.  Recovery Specialist click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.

Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)

• Requirements – Current credential as an AODA counselor at the reciprocal level or higher, 10,000 hours of counseling experience (adjusted based on degree level), 4,000 hours of clinical supervisory experience, and 30 hours of education specific to clinical supervision.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee.  Certified Clinical Supervisor click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.

Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)

• Requirements – Specific educational and experiential requirements aligned with criminal justice and substance abuse fields.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee.  Certified Criminal Justice Professional click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams. 
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.

Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)

• Requirements – High school diploma or GED, 120 hours of prevention-specific education (including 6 hours of ethics), 2,000 hours of supervised prevention experience, and 120 hours of direct supervision.
• Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee. Certified Prevention Specialist Application click here
• Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
• Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration. An email from SMT will be sent within 7 days—make sure to check your spam.