Social workers who hold the C-CATODSW have:
- A current NASW membership;
- An MSW degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);
- One hundred eighty (180) contact hours of ATOD-specific education;
- Documented two (2) years and 3,000 hours of paid, supervised, post-MSW clinical social work experience;
- Documented 3,000 hours of paid, supervised, post-MSW ATOD-specific counseling experience;
- Provided an evaluation from an approved supervisor;
- Provided a reference from an MSW colleague;
- One of the following: current ACSW, DCSW, and/or current highest-level state clinical social work license; and
- Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and the NASW Standards for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW adjudication process.
NASW specialty certifications and other professional credentials provide recognition to those who have met national standards for higher levels of experience and knowledge, and are not a substitute for required state licenses or certifications. |
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C-CATODSW
Application and Reference Forms
Click on this link to download or call the National Office at
202-408-8600 Ext: 409. (pdf format) |
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