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Home Vermont Alcohol and Drug Counselor Tracks Alcohol and Drug Counselor Licensure
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Prerequisite
- Be 18 years of age or older
- A master's degree or doctorate in a human-services field from an accredited college or universityMust be at least 60 graduate credit hours. If between 59 and 48 graduate credit hours, it may be recognized if supplemented with coursework prescribed by the Director
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Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
- Meet one of the following requirements: Hold an IC&RC certification from a US or Canadian jurisdictionHold an ADC certificationor meet all eligibility requirements for the ADC certification except the 4,000 hours of supervised work experience
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Step 2
Complete supervised work experience
- Complete 2,000 hours of post-degree supervised clinical practiceMust occur after graduation and may not include graduate practica or internships
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Step 3
Submit application
- Apply to Become a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)
Complete application online
- Apply to Become a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)
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Step 4
Pass the examination
- Pass the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination
More information
- Pass the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination
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Earn Alcohol and Drug Counselor Licensure
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For renewal:The renewal deadline will be January 31st on odd years; you must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education and will have a renewal fee of $260. Initial licenses issued 90 days or less from the profession's renewal date will be granted through the next full two-year period.Initial licenses issued 91 days or more before the profession's renewal date will be required to renew the license for the upcoming renewal
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