Out-of-state certified or licensed addiction counselors who hold a current certification/licensure may seek Reciprocity through GACA by a separate application. A competent counselor must possess a wide array of knowledge and skills. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in each of the eight (8) counselor skill groups. Applications must accurately reflect the candidate’s work experience, clinical supervision, and training/education as defined by the Certification Committee criteria. Applications that do not meet all requirements including documentation and a passing score on the NCE written examination will be ineligible for certification until such time as these requirements are met. Certification is awarded by the GACA Certification Committee under the auspices of the GACA Board of Directors after the applicant has successfully completed the certification procedure. RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2019
• Six (6) hours of education in Tele Counseling or other equivalent training such as Telemental Health, E-Counseling, or E-Therapy must be documented.

RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS for CAC I and CACII CACI: 40 total continuing education hours within the 2 years prior to date of expiration to include :

• • 20 hours with a GACA Provider Number, in classroom
  • 20 hours other counseling-related subjects
  • Above hours must include 6 hours Ethics (NOTE: No Cultural Diversity hours or HIV/AIDS related training is required)
  • Above hours must include 6 hours of Telemental Health
  • 24 hours of supervision by a GACA-certified CCS holding a valid certificate
  • Copy of the last-issued CAC certificate and the Recertification Fee of $100.00/member – $200.00/nonmember (All application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE)
  • If post-expiration date, $50.00/member and $75.00 non-member; 30 days post-expiration, email gaca@gaca.org to request a Reinstatment Application

CACII: 40 total continuing education hours to include :

• • 20 hours with a GACA Provider Number, in classroom
  • 20 hours other counseling-related subjects
  • Above hours must include 6 hours Ethics (NOTE: No Cultural Diversity hours or HIV/AIDS related training is required)
  • Above hours must include 6 hours of Telemental Health
  • CACII level counselors are EXEMPT FROM clinical supervision
  • Copy of the last CAC-issued certification and the Recertification Fee of $100.00/member – $200.00/nonmember  (All application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE)
  • If post-expiration date, $50.00/member and $75.00 non-member; 30 days post-expiration, email gaca@gaca.org to request a Reinstatment Application

Payment: Debit cards, Credit cards, Checks, or Money Orders. Do not send certified mail. Someone may not be at the office to sign for it We appreciate the time, effort, and perseverance expended to become a certified addiction counselor. Thank you for choosing GACA as your credentialing agency. Contacting Us: If there are any questions regarding the certification process, you may contact us using the information below. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association 4015 South Cobb Drive Suite 160 Smyrna, GA 30080 Email: gaca@gaca.org  Phone: 770.434.1000  Fax: 770.434.3144