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The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) of the Hawaii Department of Health offers the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) credentials.
CEU Matrix is approved by NAADAC (Provider # 94564) in the state of Hawaii to offer the following certifications:
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) – 300 education hours. This credential requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) – between 100 and 270 education hours required. Education hours required for the CCJP vary depending on your level of education (minimum of a HS Diploma/GED).
Please give CEU Matrix a call if you need assistance with choosing the correct education / packages.
CEU Matrix is approved by NAADAC (Provider # 94564) in the state of Hawaii.
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Hawaii Board Approved
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Initial Certification Packages
- Degree / Education Required
- Three tiers based on prior education, all requiring 300 total training hours (270 SUD-specific): – High school diploma or equivalent (standard) – Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, or Certificate in SUD education (reduced work experience) – Master’s degree in behavioral health (minimum work experience)
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 6,000 hours (HS diploma/equivalent); 4,000 hours (Bachelor’s in behavioral health or SUD certificate); 2,000 hours (Master’s in behavioral health). For all tiers, 400 of the total work hours must be in the 12 Core Functions, and only employment within the last 3 years counts.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 400 hours of supervised practical training across the 12 Core Functions, with a minimum of 20 hours in each Core Function. Supervision must be provided by a CSAC who is eligible for IC&RC reciprocity.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC ADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 135 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Hawaii requires 300 hours of education (270 SUD-specific) for the CSAC, covering 8 practice domains: clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, client/family/community education, documentation, and professional & ethical responsibility. Required topic minimums of 6 hours each:
– Substance Use Disorder Ethics (6 hours)
– 42 CFR Part 2 & HIPAA — Confidentiality (6 hours)
– HIV/AIDS (6 hours)
– Cultural Awareness (6 hours)Distance learning is capped at 50% of the SUD-specific requirement (135 hours maximum). CEU Matrix’s Hawaii CSAC package covers the full 135-hour distance learning allowance. The remaining hours must come from college transcripts in SUD-related coursework (up to 180 hours accepted) or ADAD-approved in-person workshops.
Renewals
Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselor Resources
Hawaii Department of Health Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division
Official page outlining the state’s leadership and comprehensive public system for substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery support, program accreditation, and workforce certification to meet Hawaii residents’ needs.
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Hawaii
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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