Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification

The Certification Procedure is a voluntary process which may be initiated by any person desiring to be an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The certificate is awarded by the Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors Certification Board under the auspices of the ALAAC Board of Directors after the applicant has successfully completed the certification procedure. Certification may be awarded to those counselors who demonstrate through the application/certification process, adequate experience, skills, knowledge, and competency in chemical dependency/abuse counseling.

The Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors issues two credentials for addiction counselors.

• Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Senior Alcohol and Drug Counselor

The ADC and Senior ADC are issued based on progression through the certification process of application, written case history, and written examination. Out-of-state certified or licensed addiction counselors who hold a current certification/licensure may seek reciprocity through the Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors Certification Board by separate application.

A competent counselor must possess a wide array of knowledge and skills. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in each of the eight (8) counselor skill groups. Applications must accurately reflect the candidate’s work experience, clinical supervision, and training/education as defined by the Certification Board criteria. Applications that do not meet all requirements including documentation and a passing score on the NCE written examination will be ineligible for certification until such time as these requirements are met.

We appreciate the time, effort, and perseverance expended to become a certified addiction counselor. Thank you for choosing AADCCB as your credentialing agency.

Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding the certification process, you can contact us online here – or by using the information below.

Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors Certification Board
P.O. Box 12472
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: 205-223-3850 | Fax: 888-505-1695