A Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of clients with substance use disorders, developing individualized treatment plans, providing individual and group counseling sessions, managing crisis situations, educating clients and their families about addiction, coordinating referrals to other services, and maintaining detailed client records, all while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines within their practice area.
Key responsibilities include:
- Client Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Counseling Services:
- Crisis Intervention:
- Family Involvement:
- Case Management:
- Continuing Education
Qualifications:
- Education: Earn a master's or doctoral degree in a health and human services counseling field from a regionally accredited institution. Complete 270 hours of core courses in alcohol and drug counseling
- Experience: Complete 2,000 hours of supervised experience after earning a master's degree or higher. This includes 1,500 hours of face-to-face client contact and 100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision. Have three years of experience counseling clients with substance use disorders
- Other requirements: Meet the requirements of the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
- Additional considerations: You may need to complete an internship and pass a state-recognized exam.
Related credentials
- Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) is a bachelor-level credential