Requirements for the CS Credential

Prerequisite:
The prerequisite for certification as a clinical supervisor is certification as an AODA or AAODA counselor at the IC&RC reciprocal level or an individual holding a specialty substance abuse credential in another professional discipline in the human services field at the master's level or higher.

Residency:     
Must live or work 51% of the time within the Certification Board’s jurisdiction.

Education:
30 hours of education specific to the first 5 IC&RC clinical supervision domains, with a minimum of 4 hours in each domain.  The domains are (1) Counselor Development, (2) Professional & Ethical Standards, (3) Program Development & Quality Assurance, (4) Program Evaluation, (5) Administration, and (6) Treatment Knowledge. 

Supervision Statement:
Applicant and applicant's supervisor must attest to the applicant's having at least 2 years of clinical supervisory work experience in the AODA field including a minimum of 200 contact hours of face-to-face supervision.

IC&RC provides the minimum standards for each reciprocal credential, but Member Boards may set higher standards for their credentials. 

CS Application Appeals Process: 
In the event that an individual's CS application is not approved by the Board, the Board will provide an oral and/or written explanation for their decision and offer suggestions for remediation.  If the individual is not in agreement with the Board's decision and recommendations, then his/her concerns, questions, and/or complaints need to be sent to the Board, summarized in writing, with additional supporting documentation.  The Board will respond as promptly as is possible and no later than a week after the next scheduled Board meeting.

Examination:
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Clinical Supervisor Examination.

Code of Ethics:
Applicants must sign a clinical supervisor-specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.

Period of Validity:
Two Years

Credential Abbreviation:
The following initials are the correct designation for this credential:
CS

Recertification:
Six hours of continuing education specific to clinical supervision earned every two years.  The 6 hours may be a part of the 40 hours obtained for the AODA recertification.  All trainings must include a certificate or official, sealed transcript. Trainings must be approved by VADACB, NAADAC, VAPA or IC&RC member board.  Unapproved trainings must include a syllabus and a copy of the presenter's resume.

Note that all certification fees are nonrefundable so be sure you meet all of the requirements for the certification level you are seeking before sending in your application and payment.

Download the Recertification/Relicensure Application here

Fees:
See Fee Schedule

Download the CS electronic application here:
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