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CEU Matrix is an approved education provider by the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals (MAAP) to offer the following initial certification and recertifications:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) – 300 hours
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (CADC I) – 300 hours
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC II) – 300 hours
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) – 300 hours
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) certification – 100 hours
Certified Intern Counselor (CIC) – 192 hours
Please find the initial certification packages and 40 hour recertification renewal packages below and don’t hesitate to reach out to CEU Matrix if you have any questions.
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Mississippi Board Approved
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Initial Certification Packages
- Degree / Education Required
- CADC: High school diploma or GED. CADC-I: Bachelor’s degree. CADC-II: Master’s degree. CAADC: Master’s degree with clinical application.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- CADC: 6,000 hours (reduced by degree level); CADC-I: 8,000 hours; CADC-II: 10,000 hours; CAADC: 4,000 hours.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- Supervised Practical Training (SPT) tiered by education level (applies across CADC, CADC-I, CADC-II, and CAADC): High School/GED: 300 hours; Associate’s degree: 250 hours; Bachelor’s degree: 200 hours; Master’s degree (including CAADC): 100 hours. Minimum 10 hours per performance domain.
- State Certification Exam
- CADC/CADC-I/CADC-II: Passing score on the IC&RC ADC exam. CAADC: Passing score on the IC&RC AADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 300 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Mississippi requires 300 hours of education specific to the 12 Core Functions and 46 Global Criteria for CADC and CAADC credentials. This CEU Matrix 300-hour package provides full coverage of the required education hours. Mississippi accepts online and home-study courses as an approved education format with no stated distance learning limit — all 300 hours may be completed online. A minimum of 6 hours must be in ethics (MAAP-provided course required) and 6 hours in HIV/AIDS.
- Degree / Education Required
- Must hold an active CADC, CADC-I, CADC-II, or CAADC credential at IC&RC reciprocal level (prerequisite).
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 2,000 hours of supervised work experience in a criminal justice addictions setting.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- Included in the required 2,000 hours of work experience — no separate supervised practical training (SPT) requirement for CCJP.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC CCJP exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 50 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Mississippi’s CCJP requires 100 hours of criminal justice and addictive disorder-specific training. This CEU Matrix 100-hour package provides full coverage of the 100-hour requirement. Training covers the IC&RC CCJP performance domains:
– Criminal Justice Systems
– Substance Use Disorders in Correctional Settings
– Screening, Assessment & Case Management
– Counseling
– Client and Community Education
– Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
- Degree / Education Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- None required for initial certification.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- None required for initial certification.
- State Certification Exam
- Passing score on the IC&RC ADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 192 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Mississippi requires 192 hours of education for the CIC (Certified Intern Counselor) credential, covering the 12 Core Functions and 46 Global Criteria. This CEU Matrix 192-hour package provides full coverage of the 192-hour requirement. A minimum of 6 hours must be in ethics (MAAP-provided course) and 6 hours in HIV/AIDS.
Please visit your state’s credentialing board for additional and current information on your credential.
Renewals
For the most up-to-date information please visit the state board website.
Mississippi Board Website
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Mississippi
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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