Certification for Licensed Psychologists in Substance Abuse Treatment

The American Psychological Association Practice Organization's College of Professional Psychology offers a mechanism for psychologists who are licensed health service providers to identify clearly to third party payers and other consumers of psychological services that they have earned a credential in the treatment of persons for alcohol and other psychoactive-substance use disorders. The College's credentialing process will help licensed providers overcome the obstacles created by the lack of specification inherent in generic licensure.

Note: The College of Professional Psychology is a professional certification entity of the APA Practice Organization; it is not involved with graduate or undergraduate education in psychology. If the latter is your interest, please direct your inquiry to the Education Directorate

Requirements for the Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Abuse

Certificate of Proficiency Recognized by State Agencies

Earning Certification in Substance Abuse - Monitor article

APA Awards Proficiency Certification to Qualified Practitioners - Monitor article

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College of Professional Psychology
APA Practice Organization
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