SUD Counselor Bi-Annual Renewal

Online Renewal for CADTP SUD Counselors

Online Renewal Available for All Levels of Certification

Important Message: Please read all of the information on this page before completing your online certification renewal. You must have the proper documents available to upload before submitting the application form.

Renew Your SUD Counselor Certification Here

Online renewal available for all levels of certification.

Required Certification Renewal

Regulations adopted by the California Department of Health Care Services. (DHCS), as effective April 1, 2005, require counselor certifications must be renewed every two years and include documentation of forty (40) hours of continuing education related to SUD Counseling taken within the last two (2) years. Enclosed is a copy of that part of the regulations for your reference.

Continuing Education Requirements

Continuing education that does not fall within the scope of Section 13055 (c) or (d), is not obtained from a CADTP-approved provider, or is dated before the last renewal date will not be accepted for renewal.

The forty (40) hours of CEUs must include a minimum of three (3) hours of Ethics & Confidentiality and both topics must be reflected in the CEU title or outline. Ethics and Confidentiality can be obtained in one 3-hour session or in conjunction with other topics but must be distinguishable as a learning topic.

CEU Documentation

A certificate or document indicating:

  • the date(s) of attendance,
  • the subject matter (in enough detail to determine compliance with the regulations),
  • the hours of attendance,
  • the location,
  • signed and dated by the instructor or designated representative.

 

Registrants Online Renewal

RENEWAL FEE AND PROCESSING TIME

  • Fee Based on Certification Level (Non-Refundable)
  • Optional Rush Service (10-day or 5-day)

Standard processing time is 30 days from the date the complete application is received at CADTP.

When you have satisfactorily renewed, you will be issued a new certificate as a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) for a new two-year period.

FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION TO BE RENEWED IN A TIMELY MANNER, THE RENEWAL INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE.

Steps to Renew Your Certification with CADTP Online

1. Complete the Online Application following these steps:

  • Enter all required information.
  • Upload all required documents into the Online Application Form.
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee, include any rush services desired.
  • Press Submit. Your contact and other information will be automatically transferred to the application documents ready for your signature. You will receive a receipt via email for the processed application fee.

2. Read and Sign the Uniform Code of Conduct, CADTP Code of Ethics and the Certificant Renewal application.

  • Initial where indicated, Sign, and Date.
  • You will have a chance to save a PDF copy. You will also receive a copy in the email address provided in the Application Form.
  • Once signed, the Uniform Code of Conduct CADTP Code of Ethics agreement will appear on the screen.

    3. Complete the Demographics

    • Enter demographics if you have not previously submitted them to CADTP, OR your information has changed since last submitting demographics.

    What You Will Need to Renew

    All items below must be included in your application. The online application process allows you to enter your information, upload documents, and sign applications. Before you start the process, ensure that you have all required documents available including:

    • Renewal Form Completed including the Uniform Code of Conduct; CADTP Code of Ethics – signed, dated and each page initialed.
    • 40 Hours Minimum of SUD Continuing Education. Must include 3 hours of Ethics and Confidentiality (may be combined in one training)
    • SUDCC-CS CEUs must include 6 hours of clinical supervision courses
    • Payment:
      $135 for SUDCC
      $160 for SUDCC II, or SUDCC III, or SUDCC IV
      $185 for SUDCC II-CS, or SUDCC III-CS, or SUDCC IV-CS

    Standard processing time is 30 days from the date the complete application is received at CADTP.

    Review of the Online SUD Certified Counselor Renewal

    Online Renewal for CADTP Certified SUD Counselors is an automated process. At the conclusion of each step, you will be automatically moved to the next step in the process. For assistance, please contact us here.

    Step One - New California SUD Counselor

    Renewal Form

    Complete the Renewal form on this page, upload documents, and pay the registration fee.

    Press Submit. Your information will transfer to the documents for signing.

    Step 2: New SUD Counselor

    Certificant Renewal and Code of Ethics

    Read and sign the Uniform Code of Conduct; CADTP Code of Ethics, and certification renewal application.

    Step 3: New SUD Counselor Online Registration

    Demographics

    Enter demographics if you have not previously submitted them to CADTP, OR if you have updated information.

    Step One - New California SUD Counselor

    Success!

    Congratulations on renewing your CADTP Certification!

    You will receive an email copy of your receipt and signed documents.

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    Dr. Rodriguez was named the Executive Director of Gateway Corp in 2012.  Gateway Corp was developed as a non-profit, public charity and founded October 27, 2011. November 2014, she developed a clinical hub for Gateway Corp called OnSite Strategies. OnSite is also a United States Trademark.

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    Dr. Rodriguez released her first book, “When the Rainbow Ends a Shadow from Heaven Appears" in 2017.” Her newest book, "The Cart, From Adversity to Collateral Beauty" is scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2022.

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    She has a private practice in San Francisco and travels around the world speaking, coaching, and facilitating transformational and empowering workshops. She also hosts a fascinating podcast called Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health.

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    June Price Tangney, Ph.D

    Dr. Tangney received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA. She is currently University Professor and Professor of Psychology at George Mason. She is a Recipient of International Society for Self and Identity’s Distinguished Lifetime Career Award and Fellow of the Association of Psychological Science and of APA’s Division of Personality and Social Psychology.

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