Professional Credentialing
CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-P, CPP, CPS
Credentialing Application and Exam Fee Reimbursements
Addiction Service Workforce
Credentialed Professionals
OASAS oversees the credentialing of all professional substance use counselors and prevention practitioners in New York. To receive a professional credential, individuals meet specific eligibility requirements and pass appropriate examinations. This ensure the addiction services workforce are competent, ethical, and skilled in meeting the needs of today's society.
Credentials:
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) including Problem Gambling Specialty Designation
- Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) including Problem Gambling Specialty Designation
- Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS) including Problem Gambling Specialty Designation
- Credentialed Problem Gambling Counselor (CPGC)
Counselor Complaints
File a Complaint
In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for individuals receiving services as well as program staff and visitors, programs are required to report incidents/allegations of abuse, neglect, and other significant incidents involving credentialing applicants and Individuals.
Professional Credentials
Obtain a Credential
Requirements and application process for an initial Credentialed Alcoholism and...
Requirements and application process for an initial Credentialed Prevention...
Mandatory one time training for initial and renewal CASAC applicants.
Mandatory one time training for initial and renewal CPP and CPS applicants.
Guidance for Acceptable Credentialing Training
Renew or Reinstate
Renewal process for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors...
Renewal process for Credentialed Prevention Professionals or Specialists.
Applicants with an expired credential may apply to be reinstated.
OASAS offers reciprocity for some out-of-state credentials.
This ADA Notice includes information on requesting reasonable accommodation for credentialing examinations.