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Georgia Substance Abuse Counselor Credential Pathways
Navigate Georgia’s multi-level certification system with ADACBGA-approved (provider # 2025-3-004) courses and packages. Our targeted initial and renewal certification packages help you advance through CADC-T // CADC-I // CADC-II // CAADC credentials with unlimited online learning and clear progression pathways.
Our course packages provide content training for the following credentials:
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee (CADC-T). A High School Diploma or GED is also required.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (CADC I). A High School Diploma or GED is also required.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II). A Bachelor’s degree or higher is also required.
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). A Master’s degree or higher is required.
We also offer a 40 hour renewal certification package below that allows you to select the courses that best fit your needs and interests.
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Georgia Board Approved
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Initial Certification Packages
- Degree / Education Required
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field with a clinical component (psychopathology coursework and a supervised internship or practicum).
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 4,000 hours of relevant work experience, including at least 20 hours of one-on-one supervision from a direct job supervisor.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 200 hours of clinical supervision, with a minimum of 10 hours in each of the 4 A&D supervision domains. At least 25% of supervision hours must be one-on-one.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC AADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 180 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Georgia requires 180 hours of A&D education covering the IC&RC 12 Core Functions for the CAADC. CEU Matrix’s Georgia CAADC package covers all 180 required hours, with the following required topics included:
– Professional Ethics (6 hours)
– Trauma-Informed Care (6 hours)
– Telehealth/E-Counseling (6 hours)
– HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C (6 hours)
- Degree / Education Required
- CADC-I: High school diploma or GED. CADC-II: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field, or a graduate degree in any field, from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DAPIP).
- Work Experience Hours Required
- CADC-I: 6,000 hours of relevant work experience. CADC-II: 4,000 hours of relevant work experience. Both tiers require at least 20 hours of one-on-one supervision from a direct job supervisor as part of work experience verification.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- CADC-I: 300 hours of clinical supervision, minimum 15 hours in each of the 4 A&D performance domains, with at least 25% one-on-one. CADC-II: 200 hours of clinical supervision, minimum 10 hours in each of the 4 A&D performance domains, with at least 25% one-on-one.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC ADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 300 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Georgia requires 300 hours of A&D education covering the IC&RC ADC domains for the CADC-I and CADC-II. Both levels require the same 300 hours. CEU Matrix’s Georgia CADC package covers all 300 required hours, including the following required topic minimums:
– Professional Ethics (6 hours)
– Trauma-Informed Care (6 hours)
– Telehealth/E-Counseling (6 hours)
– HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C (6 hours)This 300-hour package also satisfies the 180-hour education requirement for the Georgia CAADC certification.
- Degree / Education Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- No work experience required.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 30 hours of clinical supervision, minimum 2 hours in each of the 12 Core Functions. At least 25% of supervision must be one-on-one.
- State Certification Exam
- No exam is required.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 50 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Georgia requires 50 hours of A&D education covering the IC&RC 12 Core Functions for the CADC-T. CEU Matrix’s Georgia CADC-T package covers all 50 required hours, with the following required topic minimum included:
– Professional Ethics (6 hours)
- Degree / Education Required
- Must hold an active CADC-II or CAADC certification. This is a prerequisite credential, not an additional education requirement.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 2,000 hours of work experience directly related to the 8 CCJP performance domains in criminal justice settings.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision across the 8 CCJP performance domains, with a minimum of 20 hours in each of the 4 consolidated supervision domains. At least 25% must be one-on-one.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC CCJP exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 100 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Georgia requires 100 hours of criminal justice-specific education for the CCJP, with a minimum of 6 hours in each of the 8 performance domains. This CEU Matrix 100-hour Georgia CCJP package covers the full requirement across all 8 performance domains:
– Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (6 hours required)
– Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibility (6 hours required)
– Criminal Justice System and Processes (6 hours required)
– Clinical Evaluation: Screening and Assessment (6 hours required)
– Treatment Planning (6 hours required)
– Case Management, Monitoring, and Participant Supervision (6 hours required)
– Counseling (6 hours required)
– Documentation (6 hours required)
Please visit your state’s credentialing board for additional and current information on your credential.
Renewals
Georgia Substance Abuse Counselor Credential FAQs
What is the Value Package offer?
CEU Matrix is proud to offer a Value Package for $99 that is good for 10 course hours of your choosing. This savings applies to all courses. Of course, your exams, certificates of completion, and course evaluations are also included in the offer. Without this Value Package you may purchase any courses at the listed price. However, there is a significant savings with the Value Package – 10 hours of courses would normally be $130 for the internet version – with this offer you pay only $99 – a savings of $31! And there is no limit to the number of Value Packages you may purchase.
How do I purchase the Value Package?
CEU Matrix is proud to offer a Value Package for $99 that is good for 10 course hours of your choosing. This savings applies to all courses. Of course, your exams, certificates of completion, and course evaluations are also included in the offer. Without this Value Package you may purchase any courses at the listed price. However, there is a significant savings with the Value Package – 10 hours of courses would normally be $130 for the internet version – with this offer you pay only $99 – a savings of $31! And there is no limit to the number of Value Packages you may purchase.
Do I have to order all of my courses at one time?
CEU Matrix is proud to offer a Value Package for $99 that is good for 10 course hours of your choosing. This savings applies to all courses. Of course, your exams, certificates of completion, and course evaluations are also included in the offer. Without this Value Package you may purchase any courses at the listed price. However, there is a significant savings with the Value Package – 10 hours of courses would normally be $130 for the internet version – with this offer you pay only $99 – a savings of $31! And there is no limit to the number of Value Packages you may purchase.
Georgia Substance Abuse Counselor Resources
Your Roadmap to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor
Starting Your Career (CADC-T)
Foundation Practice (CADC-I)
Independent Practice (CADC-II)
Advanced Independent Practice (CAADC)
Achieve CAADC for the highest level of alcohol and drug counseling practice, including co-occurring disorder treatment and advanced therapeutic interventions. This master’s-level credential provides maximum professional flexibility and leadership opportunities.
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Georgia
Complete Education
Enroll in our distance learning program to fulfill educational requirements for certification. Our self-paced, home-study course bundles can be completed anywhere at any time!
Complete Supervised Work Experience
Accrue supervised work experience hours by working in a treatment facility or other relevant setting.
Pass the State Exam
Register with your state certification/licensing board and sign up to take the state exam.
Apply for Certification
Submit application to the state certification/licensure board, including proof of completed education, work experience, exam results, and other required information.
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