New Mexico - Distance Learning LSAA & LADAC Training
New Mexico has two credentials related to chemical dependency counseling:
- LSAA - Licensed Substance Abuse Associate
- LADAC - Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
ICDS provides the required education to become an LSAA and an LADAC in the state of New Mexico.
LSAA
LSAA Requirements |
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| Age | at least 21 |
| Supervision | Must be supervised at time of applying for LSAA status by an LPCC, LFMT, LPAT, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical psychiatrist, LADAC, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatry or LIS. Supervisors must be experienced in drug and alcohol counseling. Signed experience plan from a supervisor expected with application. |
| Previous Education | Associate's degree in counseling, counseling related field, or a substance abuse related field from an accredited institution |
| Additional Education | 90 hours total education in drugs, alcohol and counseling |
LADAC
LADAC Requirements |
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| Age | at least 21 |
| Supervision | Must be supervised at time of applying for LADAC status by an LPCC, LFMT, LPAT, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical psychiatrist, LADAC, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatry or LIS. Supervisors must be experienced in drug and alcohol counseling. |
| Previous Education | A minimum of an Associate's degree in counseling, counseling related field or a substance abuse related field from an accredited institution |
| Experience in an Addiction Counseling Environment | If Associate's degree - minimum of three years and three thousand hours under appropriate supervision If Bachelor's degree - minimum of two years and two thousand hours under appropriate supervision If Master's degree - minimum of one year and one thousand hours under appropriate supervision |
| Additional Education | 276 hours addiction counseling specific education |
| Test | National Certification Examination for Addiction Counselors |
For details on the distance learning program that meets the education requirements to become an LADAC in the state of New Mexico, visit the distance learning program page.
Contact Information
- For information about the licensure process in New Mexico, visit www.naatc.org or the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
- For details about the distance learning program, please see the distance learning page
- To speak to an ICDS staff member about the distance learning program, submit a request for contact or contact the ICDS distance learning director:
Jennifer Holbrook MA, LCDC, CIS, OES
(866) 523-2669
Jennifer@cdstudies.com