ADSAC Assessor Requirements

1. 1. Possession of a bachelor's degree or above in the behavioral or health sciences. Applicants, for initial certification after July 1, 2005, must possess a bachelor’s degree or above in the behavioral or health sciences.
   2. Having at least two years documented full-time clinical experience in drug/alcohol treatment counseling; and
   3. Current licensure as an LADC or certified as an alcohol and other drug counselor and supervised by an LADC pursuant to Oklahoma state statutes; ~ CADC’s must submit copy of supervision contract, stamped approve from LADC Board
      1. Current status as an LADC candidate, under supervision of an LADC and work at a certified ADSAC assessment agency where one or more certified ADSAC assessors are employed: and
         1. Have at least two years documented full-time clinical experience in drug/alcohol treatment counseling.
         2.  Be trained or have proven experience in the identification and management of alcohol and other drug abuse problems and clinical interviewing skills.
   4. Completion of the eighteen hour ODMHSAS new assessor training; and pass the test.
   5. Documentation of ASAM training since 2005.
   6. Documentation of ASI training since 2005.
   7. Assessor certification applications are provided by ODMHSAS; contact tanderson@odmhsas.org to request a current application. Please read the entire Title 450 Chapter 22 Certification of Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Evaluations Related to Driver’s License Revocation.
      1.  Applications are good for one year from acceptance. All requirements must be completed within the initial twelve month period or a new application must be submitted.
   8. Complete and pass the ODMHSAS assessment skills competency examination; must score above eighty percent (80%) correct.
   9. Observe one assessment with written permission of the participant (prior to training).
   10. Conduct two assessments, after completing the new assessor training under the supervision of a certified ADSAC assessor, with written permission of the participant.
   11. Certification shall be valid for thirty six months. Failure to timely renew the certification shall result in expiration of certification and forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the certification.
       

Trainings for ADSAC assessor candidates are held two times a year: Early to mid April and mid to late October.

Completed applications must be received at least 20 days prior to training dates.

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
1200 NE 13th Street
PO Box 53277
Oklahoma City, OK  73152-3277
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