Massachusetts

HHS Region: Region 1 - New England

Prevention Experience: 

  • 2,000 hours of documented, supervised alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention specific work experience.

  • It is recommended that the documented supervision be done by a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
  • 2,000 hours is the equivalent of one-year full-time experience, which can be completed as a volunteer or paid staff.

Supervised Prevention Experience: 

  • 120 hours with a minimum of 10 hours in each of the CPS domains (see below).

  • Supervision is broadly defined as the administrative, clinical, and evaluative process of monitoring, assessing, and enhancing one’s performance.
  • The super-vision may have been completed under more than one supervisor and/or agency.

     

Educational / Training Requirements:

  • 120 hours with a bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Human Services, Public Health, Social Work, or a closely related field
  • 200 hours with anything less than a bachelor’s Degree

Examination: 

Taking and passing the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Exam

Certification & Licensing Board: 

MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION (MBSACC)

Board Website: 

https://www.mbsacc.com/

Code of Ethics Requirements: 

  • Applicant must sign a prevention specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement

Recertification Requirements: 

  • 40 hours of continuation every 2 years, 5 hours must be Prevention Ethics

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