Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. The Connecticut Certification Board is an independent non-governmental, incorporated, nonprofit body which offers certification as substance abuse counselors and prevention professionals in Connecticut. It is the aim of all of us to assure quality service for those affected by substance abuse and other social problems. Certification is the process by which professionals with a special interest in substance abuse treatment may receive recognition of demonstrated competency. Its purpose is to establish professional standards which enable counselors, allied health professionals, health services providers, third party payers, employers, and the public to recognize qualified professionals in the field.
Certification is evidence that standards of knowledge, skill, and experience have been met.
Certification is your badge of professionalism. The Board defines a substance abuse counselor as a person who, by virtue of special knowledge, training, and experience, is uniquely able to inform, motivate, guide, and assist alcoholics and those persons affected by the problems related to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. This competence includes an appropriate background of education, training, and supervised experience relevant to the treatment of substance use disorders. A substantial portion of the clinician's work experience must be in the counseling core function. If the clinician's work experience involved only one or two of the core functions, the work experience will not be considered appropriate to meet the certification work requirement.