The certified substance abuse
counselor-in training, formerly known as the registered alcohol and
drug abuse counselor I (RADC I), is an entry-level designation for substance
abuse counselors in Wisconsin. The training certificate allows individuals
to work under the supervision of an intermediate or independent clinical
supervisor* to gain the necessary experience in performing the eight-practice
dimensions and completing the required education to qualify for substance
abuse counselor certification.
The substance abuse counselor-in
training certificate does not assure the public of competence to practice.
A counselor-in-training may provide services in any of the core functions,
except counseling, only if authorized by their clinical supervisor.
A clinical supervisor* may only authorize a substance abuse counselor-in-training
to provide counseling after one of the following requirements has been
met:
The counselor-in training
has completed 300 hours of supervised training or supervised work
experience in the core functions.
If an RADC I (credentialed
by the WCB) converted to the substance abuse counselor-in training,
the credential holder may practice substance use disorder counseling
after providing proof to their clinical supervisor that within the
previous 5 years they have completed 100 hours of specialized education
by March 1, of 2007 in any combination of the performance domains
of assessment, substance abuse counseling, case management, substance
abuse education and professional responsibility.
The substance abuse counselor-in
training certificate may be renewed no more than twice and will be valid
for approximately 4 to 6 years, at which time the certificate holder
must have successfully completed the requirements necessary and apply
for substance abuse counselor certification.
*Notice: After June 1, 2008 substance abuse counselors-in training
may no longer receive supervision from clinical supervisors-in training.
