| This credential
is for the alcohol and other drug abuse clinical supervisor.
This is an international credential that is recognized
throughout the world via
reciprocity.
A clinical supervisor is
directly involved with staff development dealing with the
clinical skills and competencies of persons providing
counseling. The format for supervision is commonly one-to-one
and/or small groups on a regular basis. Methods for review
often include case review and discussion, utilizing direct and
indirect observations of a counselor’s clinical work.
The State of Maryland recognizes the CCS as a qualified
statement of your ability to supervise lower level counselors
at the workplace. Application for, and renewal of, the CCS
occurs within the same parameters of the CCDC. Use the
"Certification Application Request" form found on the Forms page.
Please contact
MAPCB for more information about this credential.
CCS REQUIREMENTS ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
** Five years (10,000 hours) of paid,
supervised employment as an alcohol and other drug abuse
counselor.
** Two years (4,000 hours) of paid,
supervised employment as an alcohol and other drug abuse
clinical supervisor. These 2 years may be included in the 5
years of counseling employment and must include the provision
of 200 contact hours of face-to-face clinical
supervision.
** Current and valid CCDC credential OR
a master’s degree in a human service related field.
** 30 hours of MAPCB approved didactic
education in the following clinical supervision domains:
assessment/ evaluation, counselor development,
management/ administration, and professional
responsibility.
** Sign and abide by Code of Ethical
Conduct.
** Must live or work in MD at time of
application.
** Pass a written exam.
** Submission of application, all
documentation, and fee.
CCS is valid only through date of
renewal and must be recertified.
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