Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors have seen explosive demand growth driven by the mental health and addiction crisis (+17% through 2034, median pay $59,190). The CADC and CASAC are the primary credentialing pathways in most states, recognized by insurance payers, treatment facilities, and licensing boards. This course covers the six NAADAC core counselor competency domains: clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, client rights, and professional and ethical responsibilities. Questions are scenario-based and reflect the real-world ethical dilemmas and client situations encountered in addiction counseling practice.
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors have seen explosive demand growth driven by the mental health and addiction crisis (+17% through 2034, median pay $59,190). The CADC and CASAC are the primary credentialing pathways in most states, recognized by insurance payers, treatment facilities, and licensing boards. This course covers the six NAADAC core counselor competency domains: clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, client rights, and professional and ethical responsibilities. Questions are scenario-based and reflect the real-world ethical dilemmas and client situations encountered in addiction counseling practice.