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There are three levels of licensure: LADC Assistant, LADC II, and LADC I.  \n• Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors is provided by the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification ( MBSACC), the MA chapter of IC&RC (International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium) . There are three levels of certification: CAC, CADC, CADC II.  \nIMPORTANT NOTE: While efforts are made to keep this Crosswalk up to date, changes by the Licensing or Certifying bodies may not yet be reflected. Individuals must contact the appropriate personnel at BSAS for Licensure, and at the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC) for Certification, to discuss applicability of the information for their own circumstances.  \nCONTACT INFORMATION  \nLicensure (LADC)– Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS):  \nIan Bain (BSAS), [ian.bain@state. ma.us](ian.bain@state. ma.us /781-774-6627)[ /781-774-6627](ian.bain@state. ma.us /781-774-6627)  \nCertification (CADC)–Massachusetts Board ofSubstance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC):  \nJackie Cummins (MBSACC), [mbsacc@aol.com](mbsacc@aol.com /508-842-8707)[ ](mbsacc@aol.com /508-842-8707)[/508-842-8707](mbsacc@aol.com /508-842-8707)  \n\n| Different levels of Licensure/Certification can enable the holder to: |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | CAC | CADC | \u003Cbr>CADC-II LADC Assistant |  | LADC II | LADC I |\n| Get Reimbursed by a 3rd Party | No | Yes, possibly. This is determined by insurance companies and payers. |  | No | No | Yes, LADC I’s should contact insurance companies and payers to determine what credentialing process is. |\n| Work3 independently, without supervision\u003Cbr>Supervision is highly recommended for all levels of licensure and certification | No | No – may work under the supervision of a Master’s level, Certified clinician | Yes – with a Master’s degree in counseling and an established private practice. | No | No – may work under the supervision of an LADC I or Master’s Level Clinician in private practice or other licensed health care facility. | Yes – in private practice or licensed program or other health care facility. |\n\n\n| Application Process |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | CAC | CADC | \u003Cbr>CADC-II LADC Assistant |  | LADC II | LADC I |\n| Steps required to apply for Certification or Licensure | 1. Download application [from](from MBSACC.com)[ ](from MBSACC.com)[MBSACC.com](from MBSACC.com).\u003Cbr>2. Obtain and document all required education and field experience.\u003Cbr>3. Complete and submit application.\u003Cbr>4. Verify acceptance of application.\u003Cbr>5. Take and pass exam (see section on examination for more information) . |  |  | 1. Complete the appropriate LADC self-assessment form which can be downloaded from the LADC Requirements web page:\u003Cbr>[http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/substance](http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/substance)abuse/providers/alcohol-and-drug-counselor/licensing-requirements. html\u003Cbr>2. Email the Self-Assessment form to [Ian.Bain@state.ma.us](Ian.Bain@state.ma.us) Applicants who appear to meet licensing requirements will be granted access to BSASeLicensing ","cbCaiqILhdDebDnD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqILhdDebDnD","pdf",235909,"English","# Introduction\n## Licensure and Certification Overview\n# Different Levels and Eligibility\n## Reimbursement by Third Parties\n## Supervision Requirements for Practice\n# Application Process\n## Steps for Certification or Licensure\n# Education Requirements\n## Minimum Degree\n## Alcohol & Drug Education Hours\n## Ethics Education Hours\n# Supervised Practical Experience\n## Work/Internship/Practicum Hour Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What credentials does Massachusetts offer for specialty addiction training, and who provides them?\",\"answer\":\"Massachusetts offers Licensure (LADC) and Certification (CADC). 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