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NewsletterApril 2006 | |
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Getting Ready to TestA new schedule has been put together for the Written Exam Preparation Course.The schedule is as follows: May 19, August 18, November 17, 2006. All the other pertinent information, including a registration form, can be found on the Foundation website located here. Another date to keep in mind is May 24 - The Foundation will be holding an Oral Test Prep Course for students who are working toward a CADC. This course is for students only! The course will be at the new offices of NCADD in East Brunswick. Information will be available on the Certification Board website, and a reminder will be emailed a few weeks prior to the course with additional info. The registration form for this test can be found here. EAP ReminderThis is a reminder! The Foundation of Addiction and Behavioral Health Care Professionals (FABHP, the Board's 501C-3) is publishing a list of counselors, social workers, therapists and psychologists approved for independent practice on our new web page. The Foundation is providing this list to provide the addiction and behavioral health professionals in New Jersey with an EAP-like program intended for their confidential use. It is intended for any type of emotional, psychological, substance use, family or marriage problem. If you are a licensed professional and have a private practice and would like to work with other licensed professionals who need counseling services, email the following information to info@certbd.com.
The Foundation will review the submitted materials and send you a contract regarding confidentiality. Just a Nickel a Gallon!Gaining Access to Addiction Treatment - One Nickel at a Time
This campaign is sponsored by the Parent to Parent Coalition, with the intent of
focusing attention on addiction treatment by making lawmakers aware that additional
funds can be obtained by raising the alcohol tax by a nickel on a gallon and dedicating that
revenue for addiction treatment. Two of their objectives focus attention on the fact that:
1 - Addiction is a treatable disease and 2 - Treatment works. |
Important to Note!The Certification Board does not handle or approve either the LCADC or CADC applications. Those applications are handled by the Division of Consumer Affairs, therefore, if you are applying for either a CADC or a LCADC, those applications need to be sent to DCA and NOT the Certification Board.Reminder to Approved Providers!The Renewal course that is required for all CADC's and LCADC's, MUST be approved and given an approval number by the Certification Board. Without this approval number, credits given will not count toward recertification, as per Certification Board procedures. Those approved so far can be found here!
"Return Receipt" Necessary!The Certification Board (APCBNJ, Inc.) requires a "Return Receipt" (the green post card from the Post Office) to be used by the applicant to verify receipt of all information sent to the Board. The Board will NOT respond to phone or email inquiries regarding receipt of documents, therefor, if an applicant needs to know if the Board has received their information, a return receipt is required.Please Pass-Along to Recent LCADC/CADC'sIf you know someone who has recently obtained a LCADC/CADC and would like to be included on our email list, please have them contact us at web@certbd.com, and they will receive the latest news from the Certification Board and the Foundation.
Read Any Good Books Lately?Any suggestions for your fellow counselors, therapists and other treatment professionals? The Certification Board would like to share a list of books, related to the treatment and counseling of addiction and behavioral health concerns.
Approved for Written Exam!For your convenience, the Certification Board will list the names of those who have registered and are scheduled to take the written exam. Located on the Testing Information page, http://www.certbd.com/information/testinginformation.htm, we will have a link that will take you to the list.
Board Meeting Notes!Click here to read the March 10, 2006 Certification Board, board meeting minutes, containing the lists of newly certified counselors. |
Check Our Links!Have added a few new links that can be very important for addiction/mental health counselors.See: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention - http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx New Jersey HealthLink - http://www.nj.gov/njhealthlink/index.shtml
and for those with a CPS, from NECAPT Distance Learning
check out these recommended Courses:
Involving Youth in Your Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Social Marketing
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover: Using Feasibility Assessment to Select Prevention Programs
Linking Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention to Academic Success
Locating, Hiring, and Managing an Evaluator
Data Collection Methods: Getting Down to Basics
What Now? Effective and Useful Data Presentation
A Day in RecoveryA day of fun, learning, sharing and relating for the recovery community will be held on Saturday, April 22 in New Brunswick. This second annual recovery support gathering, "A Day in Recovery," is being hosted by Friends of Addiction Recovery-New Jersey at Second Reformed Church of New Brunswick, 100 College Avenue.The aim of the 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. program is to provide insight, awareness and knowledge about recovery and recovery support for individuals in recovery, family members, friends and other allies. Individuals can enhance their recovery, enjoy new experiences that support recovery, have fun and meet others. The full-day program, including breakfast and lunch, is free. Registration is required to hold your spot. The morning program will include a presentation on the Family and Recovery by Lindy Judd who works with families in recovery. Rev. Dr. Joseph Buccilli, will give the next talk on Recovery and Transformation/Growth/ Change. Humorist George Obermeier will kick off the afternoon portion of the program with a presentation on Humor, Laughter and Natural Highs. A drumming circle, facilitated by Mark Seaman from Earth Rhythms, will cap off the day. All presenters have long-term experience working with the recovery community as well as with other audiences. To register please contact Jackie Gonzalez at jgonzalez@ncaddnj.org or 888-872-3979 x105. |
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