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Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) Career Ladder Diagram
Revised 1/1/15
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT: Page one lists the names of all the credentials the MCB offers and their acronyms. Each page there after briefly
outlines the requirements for those credentials based on the applicant’s education level. For a complete outline of the requirements for a specific
credential, please refer to the first page of the application for the credential. Applications may be reviewed and printed from the MCB web site at
www.missouricb.com then click on the Application button for the list of credential applications.
MCB Credentials Acronyms and Names
Prevention Credentials:
MSAPA
- Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate
CRPS
- Certified Reciprocal Prevention Specialist
MACSAPP - Missouri Advanced Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Professional
Counseling Credentials:
RASAC I
RASAC II
CADC
CRADC
CRAADC
-
Recognized Associate Substance Abuse Counselor I
Recognized Associate Substance Abuse Counselor II
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor
Certified Reciprocal Alcohol Drug Counselor
Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor
CCJP
CCDP
CCDP-D
RSAP-P
-
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional
Co-Occurring Disorders Professional
Co-Occurring Disorders Professional - Diplomate
Registered Substance Abuse Professional - Provisional
SQP-R
SQI-R
- SATOP Qualified Professional – REACT
- SATOP Qualified Instructor - REACT
Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) Credentials:
SQP
SQI
- SATOP Qualified Professional
- SATOP Qualified Instructor
Gambling Credential
CCGC
- Certified Compulsive Gambling Credential
Recovery Support Credentials:
MRSS
- Missouri Recovery Support Specialist
MRSS-P
-
Missouri Recovery Support Specialist - Peer
CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, and RSAP-P are considered Qualified Substance Abuse Professional Credentials
Applicable Degrees Accepted by the MCB
(A degree must be from a college or university found in the US Dept. of Education’s database of accredited schools. The US Dept. of
Education’s database can be found at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.)
1. Psychology
4. Sociology
7. Nursing
10. Family Therapy
2. Social Work
5. Chemical Dependency
8. Human Services
11. Applied Behavioral Science
3. Criminal Justice
6. Counseling
9. Art Therapy
*If your Degree is in one of the above areas but has a different transcript title, please contact the MCB office at 573-616-2300 to discuss.
Revised 1/1/15
428 E. Capitol, 2nd Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (573) 616-2300 – phone; (573) 616-2303 – fax ;
Web site - www.missouricb.com; Email - [email protected]
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High School Diploma/GED:
Work
Education
Practicum
Other
Test
Renewal
MRSS
1000 Hours
None
Qualified Professional Reference Form
No
10 Hours Annual
MRSS-P
RASAC I
RASAC II
CADC
CRADC
CCJP
MSAPA
CRPS
None
160 Hours
2000 Hours
4000 Hours
6000 Hours
6000 Hours
None
4000 Hours
42 Hrs – 6 hrs in each of the following:
Co-Occurring; Motivational Interviewing/Stages
of Changes; Addiction and the Family; Spirituality;
Pharmacology/Medication Assisted Treatment;
Recovery and Live Ethics
Same as MRSS
3 Hours Live Ethics*
90 Hrs/3 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
180 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
270 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
270 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months *
Live SAPST Course/3 Hrs Live Ethics*
120 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/24 Hrs ATOD Prevention
20 Hrs in last 12 months/SAPST Training
Must hold the CRPS credential
30 Gambling Related Hours/6 Hrs Live Ethics*
Must hold a CADC or higher credential
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Perform 10 OMU Assessments/
Trained on the ADEP workbook/Observe 1
OEP & WIP class/Perform 2 WIP Individual Sessions
****Same as SQP requirements plus
Perform 3 REACT Screening Unit RSU Assessments/
Observe 1 REACT Educational Program REP Class
Must hold a RASAC II or higher credential
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Observe 1 OEP & WIP class/
Trained on the ADEP workbook
****Same as SQI requirements plus
Observe 1 REACT Educational Programs REP Class
None
None
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
None
120 Hours***
Sign Recovery Statement & Reference
Prof Dev Contract & Supvr Agreement
Prof Dev Contract & Supvr Agreement
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Competency Rating Form
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
10 Hours Annual
None
20 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
5 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
None
Hold Treatment Certification or License
Current driving record
No
No
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
14 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
MACSAPP 10000 Hours
CCGC
None
SQP
None
SQP-R
None
SQI
None
SQI-R
None

*
**
***
****
Work experience obtained in the last 10 years prior to the day the MCB receives your application.
Ethics cannot be from online or home study. Other education hours relates to performance domains for that credential.
Supervision Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Supervisor
Supervised Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Prevention Supervisor
OMU, ADEP, OEP, WIP must be done under the direct supervision of a MCB Qualified SATOP Supervisor
Revised 1/1/15
428 E. Capitol, 2nd Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (573) 616-2300 – phone; (573) 616-2303 – fax ;
Web site - www.missouricb.com; Email - [email protected]
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Applicable Associate Degree:
Work
Education
Practicum
Other
Test
Renewal
MRSS
1000 Hours
None
Qualified Professional Reference Form
No
10 Hours Annual
MRSS-P
RASAC I
RASAC II
CADC
CRADC
CCJP
MSAPA
CRPS
None
None
1000 Hours
3000 Hours
5000 Hours
5000 Hours
None
4000 Hours
42 Hrs – 6 hrs in each of the following:
Co-Occurring; Motivational Interviewing/Stages
of Changes; Addiction and the Family; Spirituality;
Pharmacology/Medication Assisted Treatment;
Recovery and Live Ethics
Same as MRSS
3 Hours Live Ethics*
90 Hrs/3 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
180 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
270 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
200 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months *
Live SAPST Course/3 Hrs Live Ethics*
120 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/24 Hrs ATOD Prevention
20 Hrs in last 12 months/ SAPST Course*
Must hold the CRPS credential
30 Gambling Related Hours/6 Hrs Live Ethics*
Must hold a CADC or higher credential
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Perform 10 OMU Assessments/
Trained on the ADEP workbook/Observe 1
OEP & WIP class/Perform 2 WIP Individual Sessions
****Same as SQP requirements plus
Perform 3 REACT Screening Unit RSU Assessments/
Observe 1 REACT Educational Program REP Class
Must hold RASAC II or higher credential
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Observe 1 OEP & WIP class/
Trained on the ADEP workbook
****Same as SQI requirements plus
Observe 1 REACT Educational Programs REP Class
None
None
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
None
120 Hours***
Sign Recovery Statement & Reference
Prof Dev Contract & Supvr Agreement
Prof Dev Contract & Supvr Agreement
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Competency Rating Form
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
10 Hours Annual
None
20 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
5 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
None
Hold Treatment Certification or License
Current driving record
No
No
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
14 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
MACSAPP 10000 Hours
CCGC
None
SQP
None
SQP-R
None
SQI
None
SQI-R
None

*
**
***
****
Work experience obtained in the last 10 years prior to the day the MCB receives your application.
Ethics cannot be from online or home study. Other education hours relates to performance domains for that credential.
Supervision Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Supervisor
Supervised Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Prevention Supervisor
OMU, ADEP, OEP, WIP must be done under the direct supervision of a MCB Qualified SATOP Supervisor
Revised 1/1/15
428 E. Capitol, 2nd Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (573) 616-2300 – phone; (573) 616-2303 – fax ;
Web site - www.missouricb.com; Email - [email protected]
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Applicable Bachelor Degree:
Work
Education
Practicum
42 Hrs – 6 hrs in each of the following:
None
Co-Occurring; Motivational Interviewing/Stages
of Changes; Addiction and the Family; Spirituality;
Pharmacology/Medication Assisted Treatment;
Recovery and Live Ethics
MRSS-P
None
Same as MRSS
None
RASAC II None
3 Hours Live Ethics*
None
CADC
2000 Hours
180 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
300 Hours**
CRADC
4000 Hours
270 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
300 Hours**
RSAP-P
6000 Hours+++ 3 Hours Live Ethics
None
CCJP
4000 Hours
150 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months *
300 Hours**
CCDP
6000 Hours
200 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/30 Hrs Addiction/
300 Hours**
30 Hrs Mental Health/140 Co-occurring/20 Hrs in last 12 months *
MSAPA
None
Live SAPST Course/3 Hrs Live Ethics*
None
CRPS
2000 Hours
120 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/24 Hrs ATOD Prevention
120 Hours***
20 Hrs in last 12 months/ SAPST Course*
MACSAPP 8000 Hours
Must hold the CRPS credential
CCGC
None
30 Gambling Related Hours/6 Hrs Live Ethics*
None
SQP
None
Must hold a CADC or higher credential
None
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Perform 10 OMU Assessments/
Trained on the ADEP workbook/Observe 1
OEP & WIP class/Perform 2 WIP Individual Sessions
SQP-R
None
****Same as SQP requirements plus
None
Perform 3 REACT Screening Unit RSU Assessments/
Observe 1 REACT Educational Program REP Class
SQI
None
Must hold a RASAC II or higher credential
None
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Observe 1 OEP & WIP class/
Trained on the ADEP workbook
SQI-R
None
****Same as SQI requirements plus
None
Observe 1 REACT Educational Programs REP Class
MRSS

*
**
***
****
+++

1000 Hours
Other
Test
Renewal
Qualified Professional Reference Form
No
10 Hours Annual
Sign Recovery Statement & Reference
Prof Dev Contract & Supvr Agreement
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Only valid for 2 years
Competency Rating Form
Competency Rating Form
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
10 Hours Annual
20 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
No
Yes
5 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
Hold Treatment Certification or License
Current driving record
No
No
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
14 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
Current driving record
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
Work experience obtained in the last 10 years prior to the day the MCB receives your application.
Ethics cannot be from online or home study. Other education hours relates to performance domains for that credential.
Supervision Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Supervisor
Supervised Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Prevention Supervisor
OMU, ADEP, OEP, WIP must be done under the direct supervision of a MCB Qualified SATOP Supervisor
4,200 Hours in Counseling Performance Domain
6,000 Hours of Co-occurring specific work experience OR 4,000 Co-occurring and 2,000 hours substance abuse counseling experience
Revised 1/1/15
428 E. Capitol, 2nd Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (573) 616-2300 – phone; (573) 616-2303 – fax ;
Web site - www.missouricb.com; Email - [email protected]
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Applicable Master Degree:
Work
Education
Practicum
Other
Test
Renewal
MRSS
1000 Hours
None
Qualified Professional Reference Form
No
10 Hours Annual
MRSS-P
RASAC II
CADC
CRADC
RSAP-P
CRAADC
CCJP
CCDP-D
None
None
1000 Hours
2000 Hours
4000 Hours++
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
None
None
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
None
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
300 Hours**
Sign Recovery Statement & Reference
Prof Dev Contract & Supvr Agreement
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Only valid for 2 years
Case Study/Competency Rating Form
Competency Rating Form
Competency Rating Form
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
10 Hours Annual
20 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
MSAPA
CRPS
None
2000 Hours
42 Hrs – 6 hrs in each of the following:
Co-Occurring; MI/Stages of Change;
Addiction and the Family; Spirituality;
Pharmacology/Medication Assisted Treatment;
Recovery and Live Ethics
Same as MRSS
3 Hours Live Ethics*
180 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
270 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months*
3 Hours Live Ethics*
180 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months* +
100 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/20 Hrs in last 12 months *
140 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/140 Hrs Co-occurring
/20 Hrs in last 12 months *
Live SAPST Course/3 Hrs Live Ethics*
120 Hrs/6 Hrs Live Ethics/24 Hrs ATOD Prevention
20 Hrs in last 12 months/ SAPST Course*
Must hold the CRPS credential
30 Gambling Related Hours/6 Hrs Live Ethics*
Must hold a CADC or higher credential
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Perform 10 OMU Assessments/
Trained on the ADEP workbook/Observe 1
OEP & WIP class/Perform 2 WIP Individual Sessions
****Same as SQP requirements plus
Perform 3 REACT Screening Unit RSU Assessments/
Observe 1 REACT Educational Program REP Class
Must hold a RASAC II or higher credential
6 Hrs Live Ethics/****Observe 1 OEP & WIP class/
Trained on the ADEP workbook
****Same as SQI requirements plus
Observe 1 REACT Educational Programs REP Class
No
Yes
5 Hours Annual
40 Hours - 2 Years
MACSAPP 6000 Hours
CCGC
None
SQP
None
SQP-R
None
SQI
None
SQI-R
None

*
**
***
****
+
++
None
120 Hours***
None
None
Hold Treatment Certification or License
Current driving record
No
No
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
14 Hours - 2 Years
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours - 2 Years
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
None
Current driving record
No
40 Hours – 2 Yrs
Work experience obtained in the last 10 years prior to the day the MCB receives your application.
Ethics cannot be from online or home study. Other education hours relates to performance domains for that credential.
Supervision Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Supervisor
Supervised Practicum Form must be completed by a MCB Qualified Prevention Supervisor
OMU, ADEP, OEP, WIP must be done under the direct supervision of a MCB Qualified SATOP Supervisor
Master’s Degree in a Human Services Behavioral Science field with a Clinical application (e.g. practicum)
2,800 Hours in Counseling Performance Domain
Revised 1/1/15
428 E. Capitol, 2nd Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (573) 616-2300 – phone; (573) 616-2303 – fax ;
Web site - www.missouricb.com; Email - [email protected]