CMATS/CMAT-PS

Certified Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist

It is the responsibility of the applicant at the time of application submission:

• To submit a COMPLETE application with ALL supporting documents;

• To maintain a copy of records and certification(s) submitted;

• To understand all fees are non-refundable;

• No application will not be processed until ALL fees and required documents have been

submitted;

• Certification Committee has the right to verify any information submitted for certification; has

the right to refuse and/or deny an application;

• To understand ALL recertification applications are due 45 days prior to expiration to ensure

processing in a timely manner, failure to submit an application will result in delaying your

application.

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BENEFITS OF THE GACA CERTIFIED MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT CREDENTIAL:

• Supports career advancement and increased salary potential.

• Able to identify as a practitioner that specializes in addiction assessment and treatment.

• Demonstrate to clients, employers, and 3rd party payers your commitment to quality care by

verifying through certiﬁcation the skills and competencies you have developed through years of work experience and coursework.

• The CAAC credential reﬂects a commitment of the highest ethical standards for Substance Use Disorders/ Addiction professionals.

• Allows you to support the U.S. Department of Labor increased demand for Substance Use Disorders/Addiction Counselors needed by 2030.

• Improve your opportunities for independent practice.

CMATS/CMAT-PS Requirements

Check List of Requirements for the Certified Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (CMATS)
(For those holding an Addiction Credential or a Behavioral Health License)
◊Completed Application
◊Copy of current Addiction Counseling credential (CAC, CMAC, MAC, CADC, etc) or a
Behavioral Health License (LCSW, LMFT, LPCA)
◊Copies of required CE Hours completed for this credential that were offered by GACA (42
hours total)
◊Employment Sheet if you are using a Behavioral Health License to apply demonstrating a
minimum of 5 years of experience working with Substance Use Disorders
◊Affirmation of the Code of Ethics
◊GACA Oath
◊Payment of $150 ( (attach copy of GACA Credential)

Education Requirements
Completion of 42 hours provided through GACA provided training only:

〉Ethics of MAT (3 hours)

〉Introduction/Basics of MAT (6 hours)

〉 33 additional MAT Related training such as Opioid Overdose Prevention Training, MAT
Effectiveness, Recovery, Harm Reduction with MAT, etc

Check List of Requirements for the Certified Medication Assisted Treatment – Peer Specialist (CMAT-PS)
(For those who are not credentialed as an addiction counselor or licensed
therapist. ie, CCIT, CARES, CPS, or no credentials)
◊Completed Application
◊Copies of required CE Hours completed for this credential that were offered by GACA (42
hours total)
◊Affirmation of the Code of Ethics
◊GACA Oath
◊Payment of $150

Education Requirements

Completion of 42 hours provided through GACA provided training only:

〉Ethics of MAT (3 hours)

〉Introduction/Basics of MAT (6 hours)

〉 33 additional MAT Related training such as Opioid Overdose Prevention Training, MAT
Effectiveness, Recovery, Harm Reduction with MAT, etc

RENEWAL GUIDELINES

□ ALL application fees are non-refundable

□ Submission of a signed statement that the candidate has read and subscribes to the NAADAC Code of ethics.

□ Renewal every two years; ALL recertiﬁcation applications will be due by expiration date on certiﬁcate of each renewal year.

o 9 hours of continuing education in Medication Assisted Treatment specific trainings completed with a GACA approved

provider*