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05 November 2007
CAS Certification recognizes a person’s ability to perform as program staff in a community alcohol/drug program. Certification does not qualify a person to engage in private practice.
Qualifications for Certification
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Must be presently employed or serving in a volunteer capacity in a social model program, or must have been employed or serving in a volunteer capacity in a social model program within the last full year prior to the filing date
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If the applicant is an alcoholic or an addict, must have one (1) year of continuous sobriety
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Must have a minimum of 2080 hours work experience within three years in a social model alcohol and or other drug recovery program. This work service requirement can be either direct or indirect program functions as paid or volunteer service
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Must provide a written self-assessment and sign the CAS Code of Ethics
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Must demonstrate, by standardized multiple choice examination, one’s understanding of and ability to work in a community social model setting and to meet the minimum standards as defined in the Scope of Practice
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The applicant will have completed the 155 hours (effective April 1, 2010 the education requirement will be 270 hours) of a qualifying Educational Component (call for details) and passed a written comprehensive CAS examination
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Must document a minimum of 160 hours of closely supervised on-the-job training (practicum) in direct alcohol and or other drug recovery services in a social model setting.
Annual Renewal Requirements
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Document 30 hours of continuing education in alcohol or drug studies including 3 hours of ethics and confidentiality (2 hours ethics, 1 hour confidentiality)
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Submit a new signed Code of Conduct
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Payment of Annual Certification dues.
