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LAC REQUIREMENTS
The Office For Addictive Disorders – Addictive
Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) shall issue a certificate as a Licensed
Addiction Counselor (LAC) to each candidate who:
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Is at
least twenty-one (21) years of age and holds a masters or doctoral degree from
an approved and accredited institution of higher education in a human services
field.
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Is a
legal resident of the United States.
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Is not
in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the ADRA.
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Has not
been convicted of a felony. However, the ADRA in its discretion may waive
this requirement upon review of the individual’s circumstances.
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Has
successfully completed two hundred seventy (270) clock hours of education
approved by the ADRA. One (1) semester hour equals fifteen (15) clock hours.
One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) equals ten (10) clock hours. One hundred
eighty (180) of these hours must be specific to addiction treatment.
The remaining ninety (90) hours may be related, but are subject to approval by
the ADRA. Six (6) of the ninety (90) hours must be in professional ethics.
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Has
successfully completed two thousand hours (one year) of supervised work
experience in the treatment of people with addictive disorders. Of these
hours, he/she must complete a three hundred (300) hour practicum in the core
functions and global criteria, with at least ten (10) hours in each core
function. This experience must be supervised by a Certified Clinical
Supervisor (CCS) or other qualified professional who has received the proper
waiver from the ADRA.
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Has
completed and received approval for an application prescribed by the ADRA.
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Demonstrates competency in addiction counseling by submitting and gaining
approval for a typical case study, passing a written and oral examination
prescribed by the ADRA.
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL
A candidate for renewal must complete forty-eight
(48) continuing education hours from an AEP. At least six (6) of these hours
must be in professional ethics. Any hours not provided by an AEP are subject
to approval of the ADRA.
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