Q: What are the certifications offered by the WVCBAPP?
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)
Clinical Supervisor (CS)
Prevention Specialist Level I and II (PSI or PSII)
Certified Clinical Justice Professional (CCJP)
Mental Health Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS-MH)-Coming in March 2025
Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS-SUD)
Q: What is reciprocity?
Due to a uniform set of credentialing standards, certified individuals can move their certification to a number of states, countries, the armed services, and the District of Columbia. Reciprocal boards are located in over 40 states, 12 countries, the U.S. Army, Air force, Navy, and Marines. Other reciprocal boards include the Indian Health Services, and the U.S. Administration Office of the Courts.
Q: What are the Standards of Certification?
Visit the certification page for information on credential information standards, or for more information, visit the IC & RC Webpage.
Q: What are the costs associated with certification?
$75
$25
$200
Application Review-Non Refundable
Upgrade From ADC to AADC post Masters
Computer Based Test
Fees are subject to change.
Q: What are the costs associated with re-certification?
$175
$175
$75
$175
$175
$100
$75
$25
$75
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Clinical Supervisor
Certified Criminal Justice Professional
Prevention Specialist
Peer Recovery (MH and SUD EACH)
Emeritus Status
Emeritus Status + Clinical Supervisor an additional 25.00 for a total of 75.00
Rush Processing Fee Per Credential- APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 8/30 OF THE RENWAL YEAR REGUARLESS OF THE 9/30 EXPIRATION unless the applicant wishes to pay a rush processing fee of $75.00. This allows for applications to be processed before the expiration. There are NO exceptions. All objections, grievances, and appeals can be filed in writing with the board of directors as opposed to verbal arguments with our volunteer office staff.
Q: What is the cost associated with requesting a replacement certificate?
$20
Replacement Certificate
Q: What are the costs associated with continuing education?
$10
$50
$300
Individual attending training
Agency sponsoring training
Approved Provider Status (for three years)
Q: How can I pay for my certifications?
Methods of payments include credit/debit card through the WVCBAPP website PayPal account (convenience fees apply), check, or money order made out to the WVCBAPP and mailed to our office. Our mailing address is 436 12th Street, Suite C, Dunbar WV 25064.
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Q: How do I make a request for ADA Special Accommodations for testing?
Click here to complete the ADA Special Accommodations Request Form and mail it to the WVCBAPP Board office.
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Q: Why are the fees for certification related services higher than if paid by check or money order?
PayPal charges 8% per transaction for usage of the platform. The additional is a convenience fee paid to PayPal, not to the board.