Why pursue certification in the State of West Virginia?
• To gain recognition for basic and consistent standards for competence • To increase the credibility of the addictions profession with consumers, employers, and other institutions/systems • To provide standards for the evalution of persons seeking employment in the addictions field • To obtain a certification which is heavily based on both knowledge and demonstrated competency Certification identifies those individuals recognized by their profession as qualified to serve the public. The purpose of establishing standards and a voluntary system for professional certification of addiction and prevention professionals is threefold: • For the client: To promote the availability of competent service providers • For the public at large: To provide competent professionals who have met those standards required for third party underwriting; to promote effective treatment and prevention services for persons with chemical and behavioral dependencies and their families; and to promote effective pr
