MAPCB will honor any reciprocity requests guaranteed under the ICRC. We only offer a "level two" certificate; we have no master's level.

The state of Maryland has a requirement mandating any substance abuse counselor who desires to ply their trade in Maryland to have a non-reciprocal certificate or license given by them. This may mean, in some cases, that were you a licensed addictions professional collecting third party payments in your home state, but without a master's degree, you would not be allowed to collect insurance payments here. Also, if you are lacking some education requirements for the Maryland certificate, you may have to start working with a trainee or supervised status until you are able to matriculate to an associate status or above.

The good news is that Maryland does accept the ICRC written test for less than a master's level certificate. For further information, please see the following link: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bopc/.

If you are already certified at the State level but desire a credential that allows you to work in other states without further testing, or you just want the prestige that an international credential brings, then you may want to obtain the MAPCB credential. If you have taken the ICRC written test, then you are allowed to sit for the ICRC Case Presentation Method Oral Exam. This is the only oral exam for addictions counselors in the United States and has the reputation of qualifying counselors at the professional level. Contact the Board today for more information on how to obtain this credential.