CADC Registration Requirements

Registration with MHACBO will place a CADC Candidate on the MHACBO Registry and bind them to the MHACBO Code of Ethics. Registration is completed and maintained inside of online certification software, Certemy.  Please read over the following steps, and then click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button at the bottom of this page.

• Registration requires the following 4 steps:
  1. Complete the Application Registration and Demographics Step inside of Certemy
  2. Sign the MHACBO Ethics Agreement inside of Certemy
  3. Submit a photo copy of your ID inside of Certemy
  4. Pay $75 registration fee inside of Certemy (waived until 12/31/25)

What is CADC Candidate Status?

Candidate Status is limited to 2 years and begins once a candidate submits their registration materials to be placed on the MHACBO Registry. Under OAR 309-019-0125, a person has 2 years to complete MHACBO certification, or hold a health or allied provider license issued by an approved state body (ex. Board of Social Workers) and possess documentation of at least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment.

MHACBO Registration is required within 30 days of beginning employment performing addiction treatment services, and full certification is required within 2 years of registration, unless the individual holds a health or allied provider license or registration issued by one of the following state bodies, and the individual possess documentation of a least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:

• Oregon Medical Board
• Board of Psychologsist Examiners
• Board of Licensed Social Workers
• Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Oregon State Board of Nursing

For more information on the 2 year requirement, please see OAR 309-019-0125

How do I extend my Candidate Status?

CADC Candidate Status is valid for 2 years and cannot be extended by MHACBO.  Variance requests for extensions must go directly through Oregon Health Authority for approval.  Please contact MHACBO for additional information