License Information
Per
Wis. Stat. § 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Substance Abuse Counselor In Training credential is 02/28/odd years. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma, HSED or GED.
- Complete pre-credential education (see below).
- Obtain current employment, a written offer of employment, or agreement authorizing volunteer hours at an agency providing Substance Abuse Disorder treatment. Obtain clinical supervisor's signature of confirming appropriateness of 100 hours of education received.
- Must provide Employment Verification (Form #2770) from a qualified supervisor.
After June 1, 2008, a credential holder acquiring supervised experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training may not practice under the supervision of an individual holding a certificate as a Clinical Supervisor-In-Training.
- A Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training must receive two hours of clinical supervision for every 40 hours of work performed including face to face individual or group sessions.
- Complete and submit Application for Substance Abuse Counselor In Training including all required documentation and pay required fee.
- Successfully complete required examination.
Pre-Credential Education Information
Substance abuse education must include at least 100 hours of specialized education in the performance domains of assessment, counseling, case management, education and professional responsibility and disabilities. See
SPS 166.02
Substance Abuse Counselor-In-Training Core Curriculum
| CONTENT AREA | HOURS |
|---|
| Substance Abuse Assessment | 15 |
| Substance Abuse Counseling | 15 |
| Substance Abuse Case Management | 10 |
| Substance Abuse Education | 15 |
| Substance Abuse Professional Responsibility | 20 |
| Electives within the performance domains listed above | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
The training hours shall be in seminars, courses or other presentations that meet the criteria for pre-certification education programs for substance abuse counselors or continuing education programs.
All of the content areas shall be infused with information and application to practice that is responsive to the characteristics of individual, group, family, and couple clients and significant others seeking substance use disorder treatment, including, but not limited to, age, gender, ability, disability, developmental level, sexual orientation, health status, ethnicity, culture, and social issues.
The total number of contact hours submitted must equal 100. Submit Education and Training (Form #2832) at the time of application along with proof of attendance, completion and course descriptions.
Note: A requirement to advance to Substance Abuse Counselor or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor licensure is attendance and completion of 360 hours of approved specialized education in substance use disorder counseling within a comprehensive program or a degree program approved by the department in a field with an addiction emphasis or concentration. See
SPS 166.03.
Current Pre-Certification Education - Current list of Approved Pre-Certification Courses. Additional programs will be added as programs apply and are approved.
Former Pre-Certification Education - Formerly-Approved Pre-Certification Programs.
Educators: To apply for approval of a 360 hour comprehensive program , see application procedure:
Form 2848 - Application Instructions
Form 2784 - Course Application Information
Application for Licensure
| Form | Description |
|---|
| 2743 | Application for Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training |
| 3079 | Certificate of Completion of Dept. Approved Comprehensive Substance Abuse Education Program (360 Hour Program) For applicants who have completed a Department approved 360 hour program |
| 3080 | Certificate of Completion of Educational Field Experience In Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment For applicants who have completed an organized educational field experience |
| 2832 | Education and Training Form For applicants who have completed 100 hours of specialized education |
| 2770 | Employment Verification Form |
| 2829 | Malpractice Suits or Claims Form (if applicable) |
| 2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges |
| 3071 | Fax Payment Form |
