Approval for Social Workers in Iowa

Inital - Specifically, hours must be earned as: 45 clock hours in Counseling Theories & Techniques 45 clock hours in Alcohol and Drug Specific 6 clock hours in Special Populations 6 clock hours in Counseling Ethics 3 clock hours in Racial/Ethnic The remaining hours may be earned under any of the Knowledge and Skill Competencies. NO RENEWALS Once certified, the tCADC will have two (2) years to meet the experience and supervision requirement for CADC or IADC and will need to upgrade to the CADC or IADC credential. There is no recertification for a tCADC, and the tCADC will expire on the date shown on the certificate emailed to the tCADC (no extensions allowed)

Inital - High school diploma or general education diploma. Twenty-four (24) semester hours (or 33 quarter hours) of college level credit in substance abuse or its related fields (related fields are Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, and Criminal Justice). A minimum grade of “C” must be earned. Specifically, hours must be earned as: 45 clock hours in Counseling Theories & Techniques 45 clock hours in Alcohol and Drug Specific 6 clock hours in Special Populations 6 clock hours in Counseling Ethics 3 clock hours in Racial/Ethnic The remaining hours may be earned under any of the Knowledge and Skill Competencies.

Initial - High school diploma or general education diploma. Completion of 300 clock hours in the Alcohol and Drug Knowledge and Skill Competencies. These 300 clock hours may be a combination of college courses, trainings, and workshops. Some special conditions apply; namely, • At least 30 hours must have been earned within the 24 months preceding the application. • Specifically, hours must be earned as: • 90 clock hours in Counseling Theories & Techniques • 90 clock hours in Alcohol and Drug Specific • 6 clock hours in Counseling Ethics • 3 clock hours in Racial/Ethnic The remaining hours may be earned under any of the Knowledge and Skill Competencies. • Applicants may utilize up to 50% of the education hours from online/distance learningor IBC approved in-service training.

A master’s degree in a behavioral science (i.e. Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, and Criminal Justice) plus completion of at least 180 clock hours of Alcohol and Drug Specific education. An additional six (6) clock hours must be obtained in counselor ethics as well as three (3) clock hours specific to Racial/Ethnic (see Glossary of Terms for definition). • Applicants may utilize up to 50% of the education hours from online/distance learning

Initial - Minimum of Associate’s degree or 2 years of college in a related human service field (i.e. psychology, sociology, counseling, chemical dependency, social work, criminal justice, human resources, etc.). A minimum grade of “C” must be earned or the course will be ineligible. Documentation of the degree will be according to instructions on Form 03, "Education Resume." In addition, a minimum of 75 clock hours of education on gambling‐related issues is required. These 75 clock hours may be a combination of college courses, trainings, and workshops. Some special conditions apply; namely,

• Specifically, hours must be earned as: o 12 hours in basic pathological/problem gambling knowledge (including co‐ occurring problems) o 12 hours in intake, assessment and crisis o 12 hours in significant other treatment o 12 hours in individual and group counseling skills o 6 clock hours in problem gambling‐related case management o 6 hours in special populations areas o 6 hours in ethics o 6 hours in legal/financial aspects o 3 hours in racial/ethnic These hours may not include in‐service training. Renewal Certified Gambling Treatment Counselors must obtain forty (40) clock hours of continuing education during the two‐year certification period to qualify for recertification. Specifically: • 20 hours must be gambling treatment specific • 6 hours must be special populations • 3 hours must be in ethics No more than 20 clock hours may be earned through distance learning for each certification period.

Inital - 6 must be in ethics. Applicants may utilize up to 50% of the education hours from online/distance learning or IBC approved in-service training. An in-service training is the education and training which occurs within the applicant’s agency, only for agency staff and conducted only by agency staff. Renewal Three (3) of the clock hours must be in ethics.

Initial - • A master’s degree or higher in substance abuse or human services field. • Thirty (30) hours of education specific to the IC&RC clinical supervision domains with a minimum of five (5) hours in each domain. In addition, 3 hours of racial/ethnic training is required. Renewal Three (3) of the clock hours must be in ethics.

Before becoming certified as a CCJP, it is required that the applicant first become certified as an IADC or IAADC by completing an application for one of those credentials, meeting all requirements and passing the applicable IC&RC exam. Hours of education should include these domains as they relate to both adults and juveniles. You must have a minimum of 10 hours in each domain: • Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior • Criminal justice system and processes • Screening, assessment and treatment planning • Case management and counseling • Additionally, 6 hours in criminal justice ethics are required, as well as 3 hours in Racial/Ethnic training. Renewal* Three (3) of the clock hours must be in ethics. • The remaining hours must be specific to criminal justice and/or substance abuse

Initial - A minimum of 120 hours of prevention specific education, including: • Successful completion of the “Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training” (if this course is not available in the time frame necessary, contact the IBC office) • 6 clock hours in an IBC-approved prevention ethics course • 6 clock hours of training in special populations • 3 clock hours of training in racial/ethnic • 50 clock hours of training in ATOD specific training Renewal 3 must be in ethics.

Initial - A minimum of 120 hours of prevention specific education as indicated for CPS. In addition, successful completion of 24 additional training/education hours as follows: • 3 clock hours in use of technology in prevention (i.e. social media, website support, etc.) Renewal 3 must be in ethics. • 3 clock hours in prevention applicable Ethics (in addition to the 6 hours in Prevention Ethics required for CPS) • 6 clock hours in the Identification and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (including SBIRT specific training) • 3 clock hours in Stages of Change and Readiness • 3 clock hours in Trauma Informed Care and ACES • 6 clock hours in Coordination of Care (mental health/primary health issues related to substance abuse prevention)

Initial - A certificate of completion must be submitted for the Iowa Peer Support Specialist Training provided by the University of Iowa, the Georgia Model training (IPSTA), Life Connections, or an equivalent model approved by IBC. Renewal Six (6) of the clock hours must be in ethics. No more than 10 can be distance learning.

A certificate of completion must be submitted for either the Family Navigator training or the Family Peer Support Specialist training provided by the University of Iowa. Renewal Six (6) of the clock hours must be in ethics. No more than 10 can be distance learning.