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Illinois Substance Abuse Counselor Credential Pathway
CEU Matrix is IAODAPCA-approved (provider #19345).The Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) provides certification at different levels for chemical dependency and criminal justice professionals.
CEU Matrix has course packages that can assist you in earning your Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification in Illinois.
We also offer 40-hour renewal packages for CADC, CCJP, and CAAP certification renewal. Get started with your online, go at your own pace, substance abuse classes today!
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Illinois Board Approved
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Initial Certification Packages
- Degree / Education Required
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 2,000 hours of paid, supervised work in an addictions services setting within the past 4 years. At least 51% of hours must involve direct primary AOD counseling.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 150 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision, documented across 12 core skill areas with a minimum of 10 hours per area. These are supervisory hours, not client service hours.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the CADC/ADC examination.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 215 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Illinois requires 225 hours of AOD counselor education for the CADC. CEU Matrix’s Illinois CADC package covers 215 of the 225 required hours:
– AOD-Specific Content (100 hours, including 15 hours on Women/Families and 15 hours on Adolescents/Families)
– Performance Domains (109 hours)
– Professional Ethics and Responsibility (6 hours)
– Race and Equity (10 hours)
- Degree / Education Required
- Master’s degree or current CSADC certification.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 2,000 hours of criminal justice addictions work experience, completed within the last 10 years.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 60 hours of direct supervision across the 4 CCJP performance domains, with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.
- 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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Illinois requires 100 hours of criminal justice addictions education for the CCJP at the Master’s degree or CSADC holder tier. CEU Matrix’s Illinois CCJP (100-hour) package covers all 100 required hours, including the required minimums across all 4 performance domains:
– Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (10 hours minimum)
– The Criminal Justice System and Processes (10 hours minimum)
– Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning (10 hours minimum)
– Case Management and Counseling (10 hours minimum)
– Criminal Justice-Specific Ethics (6 hours minimum)
- Degree / Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree or current CRADC certification.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 4,000 hours of criminal justice addictions work experience, completed within the last 10 years.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 100 hours of direct supervision across the 4 CCJP performance domains, with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC CCJP exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 150 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Illinois requires 150 hours of criminal justice addictions education for the CCJP at the Bachelor’s degree or CRADC holder tier. CEU Matrix’s Illinois CCJP (150-hour) package covers all 150 required hours, including the required minimums across all 4 performance domains:
– Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (10 hours minimum)
– The Criminal Justice System and Processes (10 hours minimum)
– Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning (10 hours minimum)
– Case Management and Counseling (10 hours minimum)
– Criminal Justice-Specific Ethics (6 hours minimum)
- Degree / Education Required
- Current IDFPR licensure (physician, licensed professional or clinical professional counselor, psychologist, or licensed social worker/clinical social worker), OR current CAADC or MAC certification.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 1,000 hours of criminal justice addictions work experience, completed within the last 10 years.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- No supervised hours required at this tier.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC CCJP exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 80 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Illinois requires 80 hours of criminal justice addictions education for the CCJP at the IDFPR-licensed professional or CAADC/MAC holder tier. CEU Matrix’s Illinois CCJP (80-hour) package covers all 80 required hours, including the required minimums across all 4 performance domains:
– Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (10 hours minimum)
– The Criminal Justice System and Processes (10 hours minimum)
– Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning (10 hours minimum)
– Case Management and Counseling (10 hours minimum)
– Criminal Justice-Specific Ethics (6 hours minimum)
- Degree / Education Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 6,000 hours of criminal justice addictions work experience, completed within the last 10 years.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 200 hours of direct supervision across the 4 CCJP performance domains, with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC CCJP exam. Applicants who do not currently hold CRADC, CSADC, or CAADC must also pass the IC&RC CRADC exam first.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 270 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Illinois requires 270 hours of criminal justice addictions education for the CCJP at the HS diploma or GED tier. CEU Matrix’s Illinois CCJP (270-hour) package covers all 270 required hours, including the required minimums across all 4 performance domains:
– Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (10 hours minimum)
– The Criminal Justice System and Processes (10 hours minimum)
– Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning (10 hours minimum)
– Case Management and Counseling (10 hours minimum)
– Criminal Justice-Specific Ethics (6 hours minimum)
- Degree / Education Required
- Associate’s degree or current CADC certification.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 5,000 hours of criminal justice addictions work experience, completed within the last 10 years.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 150 hours of direct supervision across the 4 CCJP performance domains, with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC CCJP exam. Applicants who do not currently hold CRADC, CSADC, or CAADC must also pass the IC&RC CRADC exam first.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 200 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Illinois requires 200 hours of criminal justice addictions education for the CCJP at the Associate’s degree or CADC holder tier. CEU Matrix’s Illinois CCJP (200-hour) package covers all 200 required hours, including the required minimums across all 4 performance domains:
– Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior (10 hours minimum)
– The Criminal Justice System and Processes (10 hours minimum)
– Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning (10 hours minimum)
– Case Management and Counseling (10 hours minimum)
– Criminal Justice-Specific Ethics (6 hours minimum)
Please visit your state’s credentialing board for additional and current information on your credential.
Renewals
Illinois Substance Abuse Counselor Resources
Illinois Certification Board (ICB) / IAODAPCA
Official regulatory board for all four Illinois credential levels. View official regulations, application procedures, and continuing education guidelines for advancing through the CADC, CRADC, CSADC, and CAADC pathway.
ICB Credentialing Information
Official application requirements and detailed information for each credential level, including education, experience, and examination prerequisites for Illinois’ four-level certification system.
IC&RC Illinois Information
Official examination and reciprocity information for Illinois’ participation in the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium system, including ADC, AADC, and CS exam requirements and interstate practice benefits.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR
State licensing authority providing regulatory oversight information for professional counselors and related mental health licensing in Illinois.
Your Roadmap to Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor
Starting Your Career (CADC)
Building Experience (CRADC)
Supervision Pathway (CSADC)
Independent Practice (CAADC)
Achieve CAADC for the highest level of professional autonomy and scope of practice. This master’s-level advancement allows you to operate independently, open private practice, and provide the full range of addiction counseling services without supervision requirements.
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Illinois
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.
Need Help?
Ready to navigate Illinois’ four-level certification system? Our team understands Illinois’ unique credential pathway and online learning restrictions. We’ll help you choose the perfect courses for your current level and career goals while ensuring compliance with ICB requirements and maximizing your professional development.
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