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Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker — C-CATODSW

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Description

MSW level social workers who's practice focuses on supporting those whose lives are affected by or potentially affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD), utilizing the "person-in-environment" perspective are prime candidates for the Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Social Worker (C-CATODSW) credential. Generalist social work training, which includes instruction in the macro skills of needs assessment, resource development, and interventions for affecting social change, provides a foundation for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention targeted toward improving the lives of those affected by or potentially affected by ATOD

Certifying Organization

National Association of Social Workers

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

28 Social Work programs on Career School App.

U.S. Career Institute

Social Work

Associate Degree

OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
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Suggested because Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker applies to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

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