Get OR MHACBO Application for Addiction Counselor Credentialing 2020-2023

$35K - $46K (Glassdoor est.)

To receive an Oregon CADC substance abuse certification, you will need to document successful completion of addiction studies educational requirements, supervised work experience hours, and pass a state certification examination.

Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary in Oregon PercentileSalaryLocation25th Percentile Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary$49,659OR50th Percentile Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary$56,477OR75th Percentile Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary$63,816OR90th Percentile Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary$70,498OR1 more row

The certification process is managed by the Mental Health and Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).

(IMPORTANT NOTE: the CADC I does not require an associates degree. The Board approximates 150 Education [15 college credits], 1,000 hours of Supervised Experience/Practicum, and successful completion of the National Certification Examination as approximating the Associate Proficiency Level).

QMHA registration requires a bachelor's degree in behavioral health or alternatively a combination of three years of relevant education and occupational experience. Review the formula for assessing experience and education. Call or “online chat” with MHACBO staff if you have questions.

$35K - $46K (Glassdoor est.)

Certified Addiction Counselors Have Many Names While many states use the term Certified Addiction Counselor or CAC, there are also other common names for this job. Many states call these professionals Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or a CADC.