Addiction Counseling Accreditation: CACREP’s Role in Solidifying the Counseling Profession
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Craig S. Cashwell, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: In this article, the authors discuss the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs’ (CACREP) role in furthering the specialty of addiction counseling. After sharing a brief history and the role of counselor certification and licensure, the authors share the process whereby CACREP developed the first set of accreditation and educational standards specific to addiction counseling. The impact of CACREP on the practice of addiction counseling, quality control, and implications for the future are provided.
Addiction Counseling Accreditation: CACREP’s Role in Solidifying the Counseling Profession
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Additional Information
- Publication
- The Professional Counselor
- Language: English
- Date: 2012
- Keywords
- addiction counseling, educational standards, CACREP accreditation, certification