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The Updated Exam for Substance Abuse Counselors – What Has Changed?
Hello everyone! This is a short and quick post to introduce the new Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification exam by the IC&RC, which will be administered by all IC&RC member boards in late 2014, early 2015. I will be publishing more detailed information about the test, but for now I will mention what the new examination will cover.
The main change is in the name of the content. The very well known 8 Practice Domains were grouped into 4 Performance Domains. Notice the change in the word practice, into performance. Is the information completely different, then? The answer is, no. The information is the same; in fact, the new exam will continue to measure competency in the same areas. The 4 Performance Domains, are:
- Performance Domain 1: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
- Performance Domain 2: Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
- Performance Domain 3: Counseling
- Performance Domain 4: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Engagement = Client, Family, and Community Education
Collaboration = Service Coordination
So, if you’re planning on taking the new LCDC exam, also known as the Alcohol and Drug Counselor exam, by the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), stay tuned because I will update my blog and my study guide, and I will be publishing more information related to this new exam.
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Good Luck to All Substance Abuse Counselor Interns!
Hello everyone:
I just wanted to wish all of you the best of luck if you are taking the IC&RC exam for substance abuse counselors this summer. I know many of you told me you would try to take it some time between now and September.
Good luck!!
Samantha
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Human Services – Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs and Career Opportunities
Hello everyone,
Here are three sources where you can find job postings for professionals in the Human Services careers. I hope that you find these helpful in your search for jobs, as well as practicum and volunteer opportunities.
1. National Organization for Human Services – Jobs listing
2. International Credentialing – IC&RC Jobs Listing
3. Recovery Today Online – Jobs in the Chemical Dependency Counseling Field
If you know of any other source, please share it with us in the comment box below. Thanks a lot and good luck to all of you out there looking for career opportunities!
Samantha