CASAC Program

Here's an overview of the NYS OASAS Requirements for completing your Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) training and certification:

The Resource Training Center provides the new required 350 Hour Standardized Curriculum.

You will also need:

Internship hours count as experience and there is no state requirement as to how long an internship should last. Up to 2000 internship/volunteer hours can be counted towards the work experience, except if you have a Master's degree.

Additional Requirements

In addition, you must satisfy the following requirements:

Evaluation of Competency and Ethical Conduct

You must sign an affidavit agreeing to abide by the Canon of Ethical Principles .

You must arrange to have three individuals complete an Evaluation of Competency and Ethical Conduct on your behalf to be submitted as part of your application. All evaluators must: (1) have direct knowledge of your work experience observed for a minimum of six months (may not be family members or subordinates), and (2) meet the following qualifications: