Q.
I was in the process of getting my credential through the
WCB, what happens now that the transfer took place?
A. If
you were not credentialed by the WCB before the transfer over
to DRL, you will have to reapply and complete the requirements
set forth by the Department.
Q.
Will anything change with my credential after
the transfer?
A. No, if
you were credentialed through the WCB, nothing changed other
than your credential name. The following are the title changes
that occurred:
•
Substance Abuse Counselor In Training (f.k.a. RADC I)
•
Substance Abuse Counselor (f.k.a. CADC, CADC II, and CADC D)
•
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (f.k.a. CADC III )
•
Clinical Supervisor In Training (f.k.a. RCS)
•
Intermediate Clinical Supervisor (f.k.a. CCS I, and CCS G)
•
Independent Clinical Supervisor (f.k.a. CCS II)
•
Prevention Specialist In Training (f.k.a. RPW)
•
Prevention Specialist (f.k.a. CPP)
Q.
What are the requirements and how do I apply for a credential?
A. You
can download the application and instructions for a credential
off of our website.
Q.
If I acquire the Substance Abuse Specialty Authorization
permit, will I have to complete any continuing education (CE)
hours? If so, how many?
A. Yes,
if you have the Specialty Authorization permit, you will have
to complete at least 10 hours of CE in alcohol or substance
dependency or abuse for every biennium (which can also be used
towards your primary license). This requirement may be found
under s. MPSW 1.09 (5), Wis. Admin. Code.
Q.
When will we know ICRC testing dates?
A. Testing
dates are posted on our website. When you go to the section
of the credential you are applying for (i.e. Substance Abuse
Counselor), click on ‘Obtain License' and there will be a link
for the listing of the 2007 test dates.
Q.
When will the renewal date be for my credential?
A. There
will no longer be different dates for different credentials/individuals.
Your renewal date will always February 28th of every odd numbered
year (i.e. 2007, 2009, 2011, etc.).
Q.
If my credential has been expired for more than
5 years, what is the process for me to renew my credential?
A. As
sited in RL 165.01 (2) A credential holder who fails to renew
certification within 5 years of the renewal date shall be reinstated
by complying with the requirements for obtaining initial certification,
including education and examination requirements which apply
at the time the application is made.
Q.
Can I apply to Wisconsin through application by reciprocity?
A. Yes.
Wisconsin is a member of the IC&RC, and as such allows applicants
with certain IC&RC reciprocal credentials to reciprocate
to Wisconsin . The following Wisconsin certifications have IC&RC
reciprocity:
Clinical
Substance Abuse Counselor - meets minimum standards of the IC&RC's
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor
Independent
Clinical Supervisor - meets minimum standards of the IC&RC's
Clinical Supervisor
Prevention
Specialist - meets minimum standards of the IC&RC's Prevention
Specialist
For reference,
application by reciprocity is governed by s. RL 161.11 Certification
by Reciprocity.
Q. How
do I transfer my reciprocal credential to Wisconsin ?
A. From
your originating state, initially you must complete the
Application for IC&RC Reciprocity. You may receive this
form from your state board.
You must
apply to Wisconsin through "Application
by Reciprocity". Please see "Obtain
a license" for more information and application materials.
Please
note that in addition to receiving the Reciprocity Approval
Notification from the IC&RC, the State of Wisconsin requires
all reciprocal applicants to provide letters from all state
boards where a previous credential was held (includes active,
inactive and non AODA credentials) and passage of the Wisconsin
Statutes and Rules Examination.
Q.
How do I transfer my Wisconsin reciprocal
credential to another IC&RC member board?
A. Please
complete the Application for IC&RC Reciprocity. This form
must be completed including the signed release and authorization.
Send
the completed form with an attached money order payable to the
IC&RC for the non refundable fee of $100.00 ($90.00 if you
are reciprocating from the USAF/USN) to the Department of Regulation
& Licensing * Note - Counselor with ICS is $100.00
total, otherwise the fee is $100.00 per each credential.
In addition
to the fees paid directly to the IC&RC, Wisconsin requires
a $10.00 fee payable to the Wisconsin Department of Regulation
& Licensing for verification (see: " Verification
of Credential" ).
Please
do not include this fee with the money order payable to the
IC&RC, if the fees are not separated, or you do not follow
the procedure, your entire application will be sent back to
you.
Once
the Department receives the completed and signed application
for IC&RC Reciprocity along with the $100.00 money order
payable to the IC&RC and a $10.00 check or money order
payable to the Department of Regulation & Licensing, the
Department will forward your application, IC&RC transference
fee and state verification to the IC&RC for processing.
Once processed and accepted, the IC&RC will issue the "Reciprocity
Approval Notification" to the board of which you are applying
to.
