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.
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
Immediate Past President Honored
On Saturday, February 28th, Dave Parcher,
Immediate Past President of DCB, was honored for his work in transforming
DCB and the credentialing process in Delaware. This honor was bestowed upon
Dave by the Delaware Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
(DAADAC) during their annual conference held in Newark, DE. DAADAC's annual
Professional of the Year award is presented each year to a deserving
member for outstanding contributions to the alcohol and other drug abuse
field. In accepting this year's award, Dave thanked everyone involved with
DCB and DAADAC and commented that the award was a humbling experience.
Congratulations Dave!
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.
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.
