The Delaware Certification
Board is an organization which offers voluntary state-level credentialing to the
alcohol and other drug abuse professionals. The Board, compromised of
certified professionals throughout the state, implements standards and testing
for certification of addiction counselors.
DCB is a proud member of the International Certification &
Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). IC&RC is a non-profit membership organization
made up of certifying and licensing agencies throughout the world. Membership
in IC&RC requires DCB to adhere to international standards for credentialing to
better ensure that only competent professionals are providing addiction services
to clients. DCB's membership in the IC&RC also ensures that those holding an
international credential through DCB will, in most cases, enjoy the benefit of
reciprocity which affords the certified professional the ability to transfer
their DCB credential to another state, country or nation. The IC&RC also issues
an International Certificate to every reciprocally certified professional.
Mission Statement
DCB is a
private, non-profit corporation that establishes, safeguards, and monitors
certification standards for professionals in the substance abuse and other
behavioral health fields. It advocates for quality, comprehensive substance
abuse and other behavioral health services in the Delaware and on an
international level.
DCB shall
pursue this mission by:
Developing standards and credentialing processes;
Maintaining ethical standards and procedures for consumer
protection;
Lobbying, advocating, and representing to governmental groups;
Providing curricula and standards for training and education;
Offering other services to providers and professionals.
Vision Statement
It is DCB's vision that all persons who meet the standard requirements for certified addiction professional be offered the ability to promote,
document and indicate their specialty through a certified credential that is recognized locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
These credentials offer credence to the unique nature of chemical use, abuse and other addictive disorders and the rigorous training and professional
demeanor needed to promote recovery and focus on a healthy lifestyle.
Updates
Hope Transcends • 39th Annual Summer Institute on Substance Abuse &
Mental Health • July 26th-30th, 2010 • Newark, DE
The DSAMH
Training office is proud to present the 39th Summer Institute: "Hope
Transcends"
Please visit their website:
www.dhss.delaware.gov/si10
Prevention
Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG)
DCB is
offering assistance to DSAMH on its Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant
(SPF SIG). The SPF SIG program is an infrastructure grant program developed by
SAMHSA which is providing funding to states to prevent the onset and reduce the
progression of substance abuse; to reduce substance abuse-related problems in
communities; and to build prevention capacity and infrastructure at the state
and community levels.
The
collection of data in order to understand the needs, review the resources, and
identify the readiness of the community to address prevention needs and service
gaps is critical.
To that
end, two surveys have been developed that can be completed by using the
following links:
Delaware Community Survey
(Community Drug and Alcohol Perception Assessment)
https://udsurveys.org
Thank you
for your participation in these surveys.
The
Delaware Certification Board (DCB) Presents Workshop on the Certification
Process
The DE
Certification Board will provide a free workshop on the certification process in
agencies with staff of 10 or more. This informative workshop will consist of an
overview of all credentials offered by DCB. Time will be allotted for questions
and answers and materials will be distributed to attendees. To schedule your
free 1 ˝ hour workshop on the certification process, contact Mary Jo Mather, DCB
Executive Director, at 717-540-4456 extension 103 or email to
mjmather@delawarecertificationboard.org.
DCB Is
Looking For A Few Good Men and Women
DCB is
looking for dedicated and talented CADC’s to serve on the DCB Board of
Directors. If you have the time and willingness to serve on the board, we want
to hear from you. Serving on the Board of Directors is a four (4) year
commitment and the board meetings are held the second Thursday of March, June,
September and December in Wilmington. Please consider joining the DCB Board of
Directors. To be considered for a position on the board, submit a letter of
intent along with a resume or bio to the DCB Office.
If you or
your employer has questions regarding serving on the Board of Directors, please
contact the DCB Office at 717-540-4456 or via email to
mjmather@delawarecertificationboard.org.
Effective 1-1-09, revised Substance Abuse Facility Licensing Standards from the
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse
and Mental Health.
