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

The purpose of the Delaware Certification Board, Inc. (DCB) is to promote and account for trained, competent professionals specializing in addiction prevention and treatment.  Through a certifying process, the Board determines that candidates have met a minimal threshold of competency by complying with a national and peer review measurement process.

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

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 ½ 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. 

Computer Based Testing To Begin in December

Computer based testing will be the only means of testing for credentials offered by the Delaware Certification Board beginning with the December administration.  These exams include the CADC, CCS, and CCDP. 

Two of the major benefits of taking the written exam on computer are: 1) the candidate will have a two week period of time in which to schedule his/her exam and 2) preliminary test results will be provided to the candidate within minutes of completing the exam.

Currently, there are two computer based testing sites in Delaware – one in Georgetown at the Del. Tech. Owens Campus and one in Newark at the SMT Test Center. 

All upcoming candidates will be sent information on computer based testing, including how to schedule, exact location of testing sites, deadline for scheduling, arrival time, etc.  Also, the cost for computer based testing will be slightly higher for the candidate that chooses this option.

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.

http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/october2008/final/12%20DE%20Reg%20464%2010-01-08.htm#P1159_15893

Special Recognition to DCB

The Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health presented the Delaware Certification Board (DCB) with a special recognition plaque during the 2008 Summer Institute on July 28 for transforming the CADC certification process.  DCB President, Dave Parcher, was on hand to accept the award from DSAMH Director, Renata Henry.

DSAMH Summer Institute

The entire 2007 DSAMH Summer Institute was approved by the Delaware Certification Board for use toward certification and recertification.  Confusion last year surrounding this approval has been corrected.  The entire 2008 DSAMH Summer Institute has also been DCB approved as well.  We apologize for any inconvenience last year’s approval may have caused.  Thank you.