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Two of the three years must have been completed after the counseling master's degree was conferred. Three years supervised experience as an addictions counselor at no fewer than 20 hours per week. If addictions-specific continuing education is substituted, 500 CE hours equals the entire 12 semester hours. Continuing education hours specifically in the area of addictions may be substituted for all or part of the addictions-specific coursework requirements. Up to six semester hours of coursework in group counseling (limit three semester hours) and/or family counseling (limit three semester hours) may be included. Documentation of a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate coursework in addictions counseling, including drug terminology, theories of addictions, and addictions treatment methods.In addition to holding NCC certification, the requirements for the MAC certification include: If you are not an NCC, please review these requirements. The National Certified Counselor (NCC) is a prerequisite for the MAC specialty. NCCs who hold the MAC credential are eligible to seek Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) status through the U.S.
The MAC certification attests to the educational background, knowledge, skills, and competencies of the specialist in addictions counseling. The Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification was created jointly by the American Counseling Association (ACA), specifically the International Association of Addiction and Offenders Counselors (IAAOC), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Master Addictions Counselors (MAC) have earned their national certification and offer the highest standards of practice in addictions counseling because they have met stringent education, examination, supervision, experience, and ethical requirements.
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