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IAODAPCA Accreditation

The Counseling and Rehabilitation Education program takes pride in being an advanced training program for addiction professionals. We are accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA) . Our certificate curriculum meets the academic requirements to attain the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) professional credential.
This certificate is available to current students and post-graduates with behavioral health majors.
The Counseling and Rehabilitation Education is excited to announce that they have been selected as one of the eight recipients of the Phase 2 CADC Workforce Expansion Grants, which are being offered through the state of Illinois and ICB. To be eligible for this program, you must be enrolled in an ATP (Accredited Training Program) that is a CADC Workforce Expansion Program (please see the list of eight schools below), and you must be pursuing a CADC credential. Additionally, you must agree to a two-year employment period within an Illinois SUPR-licensed/SUPR-funded prevention, treatment, harm-reduction, or recovery organization. As part of the program, you will be required to sign an affidavit agreeing to these terms.
For full details on the below services, please discuss with your school’s representative for the CADC Workforce Expansion Program
- Tuition Payments
- Internship Stipends
- CADC Application, Examination & Certification Fees
- Laptop & ATP-required Textbook
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Graduate Placement Support
- Student Support Services
- Legal Support Services
- Certificate Requirements
- Mission
- Staff professionalism: pledging to maintain rigorous standards for education, training, and clinical practice.
- Respect for others: demonstrating an appreciation for the uniqueness and cultural differences of each individual.
- Relevance in teaching: learning experiences will reflect evidence-based practices, they will be relevant, and be purposeful.
- Innovation in learning: Graduate students develop understanding through inquiry, the use of new technologies, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Expanding graduate student potential: Learning experiences will promote the emotional, relational, and academic potential of all graduate students.
- Student Learning Objectives
- Reports
- Substance Use and Prevention Sites
Students must complete 21 credits of required coursework, including an academic discipline-based 500-hour internship (8 credits)*. Required didactic courses include:
CARE 461 Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
CARE 471 Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
CARE 558 Special Populations and Substance Use Disorders
CARE 566 Advanced Treatment
CARE 550 Pre practicum
One 3-4 credit approved elective- Counseling related (i.e., case management, counseling skills, ethics), and
* Internship: Internship sites are acceptable if a) the degree program is clinically focused and b) the CARE CADC Program Coordinator approves the site. Illinois Certification Board (ICB) requirements for internships include the presence of a qualified supervisor and face-to-face Counseling with individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse issues.
Costs: For program costs, please contact the registrar as per credit hour; costs will vary.
Advising: Please consult with your academic advisor prior to taking these courses. If you have other questions, contact the CARE admissions or program coordinator.
The Counseling and Rehabilitation Education (CARE) program promotes the professional development of graduate students to prepare them to provide ethical, culturally inclusive practices that sustain and empower those using counseling services. To meet the mission statement, faculty commit to:
Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
Program Objective 1. CARE graduates demonstrate the content knowledge and dispositions necessary to be effective, ethical Caressers and social justice advocates in their specialty area.
Student Learning Outcome # 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Counseling profession, develop an identity as a professional counselor, and abide by the Counseling-related legal and ethical guidelines
Related CACREP Standards: 2.F.1.e. Advocacy processes needed to address institutional and
social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients
2. F.1.i. Ethical standards of professional Counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional Counseling.
2. F.1.j Technology impact on the Counseling profession
Social and Cultural Diversity
Program Objective # 2: Students will demonstrate the ability to reflect upon their attitudes, appreciations, values, and biases; and apply theories and models of multicultural Counseling and social justice within the classroom, community, and internship setting.
Student Learning Outcome/KPI #2: CARE graduates appropriately respond to the unique combination of cultural variables, including ability, age, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, level of acculturation, and socioeconomic status, that influence the Counseling process.
Related CACREP Standards: 2.F.2.b Theories and models of multicultural Counseling, cultural identity development, and social justice and advocacy.
2. F.2.c multicultural Counseling competencies; 2F.2.f. The effects of power and privilege for Counselors and clients.
Human Growth and Development
Program Objective #3: CARE graduates understand that human development occurs in critical contexts that are influenced by a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, and factors such as poverty, loss, developmental and physical trauma, and access to resources.
Student Learning Outcome/KPI # 3: Students will demonstrate the application of lifespan development and the capacity to integrate the knowledge of developmental theory into practice with client case conceptualization.
Related to CACREP Standards: 2.F.3.a. Theories of individual and family development across the lifespan, 2.F.3.g effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across the lifespan
2. F.3.h a general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions.
Career Development
Program Objective # 4: CARE graduates view the career decision-making process as developmentally influenced and individually determined.
Student Learning Outcome # 4 Students will demonstrate the ability to assess individual interests, strengths, values, and skills using major career development theories.
Related CACREP Standards: 2.F.4.i. Methods of identifying and using assessment tools and techniques relevant to career planning and decision making
Counseling and Helping Relationships
Program Objective #5: CARE graduates value the influence of a strong working alliance built upon honesty and trust in achieving success in the therapeutic relationship.
Student Learning Outcome # 5: Students will demonstrate an ability to integrate professional Counseling theory, interpersonal skills, and a person-centered focus in creating treatment plans and case management conceptualizations.
Related CACREP Standards: 2.F.5.a. Theories and models of Counseling
2. F.5.d ethical and culturally relevant strategies for establishing and maintaining in-person and technology-assisted relationships, 2.5.n processes for aiding students in developing a personal model of counseling
Group Counseling and Group Work
Program Objective # 6: CARE graduates differentiate between group counseling theories and utilize effective interventions and leadership skills in facilitating various types of groups.
Student Learning Outcome/KPI #6: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the group Counseling process, including theories of group development, group dynamics, the application of group Counseling theories, and group leadership and management skills.
Related CACREP Standards: 2.F.6.a. theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work, 2.F.6.b. dynamics associated with group process and development, and 2.F.6.h direct experiences, 10 hours over one term.
Assessment and Testing
Program Objective #7: CARE graduates maintain an understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches to assessment and testing.
Student Learning Outcome # 7: Students will demonstrate a broad understanding of tests and assessment instruments by selecting, administering, and interpreting test results, using appropriate techniques and multiple formats, in an ethical and culturally relevant manner.
Related CACREP Standards: 2.F.7.c. Procedures for assessing the risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide; 2. F.d Procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and reporting for abuse; 2. F.e use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes,
2. F.7.i. Use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, persona, and social development
Research and Program Evaluation
Program Objective #8: CARE graduates value the use of statistically supported, evidence-based psychoeducational, and psychotherapeutic interventions in their practice.
Student Learning Outcome # 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate the empirical literature related to the field of Counseling for appropriate methodology and well-supported findings.
Related CACREP Standards: 2. F.8. e. Evaluation of counseling interventions and programs 2.F.8.j. ethically and culturally relevant strategies for conducting, interpreting, and reporting the results of research and/or program evaluation
SIU Counseling and Rehabilitation Education ATP Practicum and Internship Sites
In the southern region of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Health has licensed a number of Substance Use, Prevention and Recovery Programs (SUPR). We have highlighted the agencies that have a Memorandum of Agreement with SIU, which means they have agreed to the terms of SIU-C internship policies after discussions with us. This is not likely all-inclusive but is what IDHS has listed now. We will continue to update this information. If you are interested in any other site in Illinois that is not highlighted, please let me know and I will contact them on your behalf. Dr. Nichols
List of all Internship sites
County | Location | Address | Address | Town |
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Alexander | ||||
Arrowleaf | 1401 Washington Ave. | Cairo | ||
Clay | ||||
Clay County Counseling Services | 125 Broadway St. | PO Box 67 | Louisville | |
Crawford Agape Christian Counseling llc | 500 W. Highland Ave. | Robinson | ||
Edwards | ||||
Albion Community Health Center | ||||
Christopher Rural Health CO | 33 W. Main St. | Albion | ||
Effingham |
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Heartland Human Services | 1200 N. 4th St. | PO Box 1047 | Effingham | |
Discovery to Recovery | Effingham | |||
County Probation Dept. | 120 W. Jefferson | STE. 102 | Effingham | |
Diel Counseling | 444 South Willow | STE. 7 | Effingham | |
Fayette | ||||
Community Resource Center | 421 W. Main St. | Vandalia | ||
Helm DUI Services | 716 School St. | Vandalia | ||
Franklin | ||||
Christopher REA Clinic | 4241 State Hwy 14 | PO Box 155 | Christopher | |
Sesser Community Health Christopher Rural Health Co |
6294 State Hwy 154 | Sesser | ||
Centerstone of Illinois/West Frankfort | 902 W. Main St. | West Frankfort | ||
Gallatin | ||||
Egyptian Public and Mental Health dept | 9525 Gold Hill Rd. | Shawneetown | ||
Shawneetown Health Care Clinic Christopher Rural Health |
9525 Gold Hill Rd. | Shawneetown | ||
Hamilton | ||||
Egyptian Public and Mental Health dept. | 1412 US Hwy 45 North | Eldorado | ||
Eldorado Rural Health Christopher Rural Health Corp. |
1401 US Hwy 45 North | Eldorado | ||
Jackson | ||||
Gateway Foundation | 1080 E. Park St. | Bldg B, 1st floor S, 2nd floor N,S, Bldg A 2nd floor E | Carbondale | |
Carbondale DUI n Counseling Assoc. DBA Cortney Grass |
2015 W. Main St. | Ste. 103 | Carbondale | |
Shawnee Health Care | 400 S. Lewis Ln | Carbondale | ||
Shawnee Health Care, OB/GYN | 101 S. Wall St. | Carbondale | ||
Recover US Center/Primacy Health | 2250 Reed Station PKWY | STE 204 | Carbondale | |
Southern Illinois Hospital Serv. DBA/Southern Illinois HE |
1239 E. Main St | Carbondale | ||
Centerstone of Illinois | 2311 S. Illinois Ave. | Carbondale | ||
Centerstone of Illinois Fellowship House |
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TASC INC Area 08 | 810 Locust St. STE. 3 | Murphysboro | ||
Shawnee Health Care (All) | 7 S. Hospital Dr. | Murphysboro | ||
Jasper | ||||
Jasper County Health Dept | 106 E. Edwards St | Newton | ||
Jasper County Health Dept | 405 S. Whittle Ave | Olney | ||
Southern Illinois Healthcare Fountation Weber Medical Clinic |
1200 N. East St. | Olney | ||
Jefferson | ||||
Jefferson County Comprehensive Services-Vantage Point |
16338 N. IL Hwy 37 Unit C | Mount Vernon | ||
Thompson Counseling Services | 4230 Lincolnshire | Mount Vernon | ||
ABC DUI Services | 730 E. IL Hwy 15 | STE 3 | Mount Vernon | |
Mount Vernon Community Health Center-Christopher Rural Health |
2920 Veterans Memorial Dr | Mount Vernon | ||
Jefferson County Comprehensive Service, Vantage Point |
251 N. IL Highway 37 | Ina | ||
Johnson | ||||
Rural Health Inc | 803 N. 1st St. | Vienna | ||
Arrowleaf/Johnson County | 300 Redbud Lane | Vienna | ||
Rural Health Inc. | 400 S. Broadway | Goreville | ||
Marion | ||||
Community Resource Center | 315 Westgate Ave. | Salem | ||
ABC DUI Services | 1437 W. Whittaker | STE C | Salem | |
Southern Illinois Healthcare Found SIHF Healthcare-Salem |
1275 Hawthorn Rd. | Salem | ||
Community Resource Center | 904 E. Martin Luther King Dr. | Centralia | ||
Massac | ||||
Massac County Mental Health n Family Counseling Center, INC |
206 West 5th St. | Metropolis | ||
Rural health, INC | 1003 E. 5th St. | Metropolis | ||
Perry | ||||
Perry County Counseling Center, Inc. | 1016 S. Madison St. | DuQuoin | ||
REA Clinic/Duquoin-Christopher Rural Health |
1564 S. Washington St. | DuQuoin | ||
Westcare Illinois, Inc Duquoin IIP Treatment pgm. |
275 Agriland Acres | DuQuoin | ||
Pope | ||||
Westcare Illinois Inc, Dixon Springs IIP Treatment Program |
979 State Hwy. 146 W. | Golconda | ||
Arrowlieaf-HQ | 125 N. Market St. | Golconda | ||
Richland | ||||
Nothing | ||||
Saline | ||||
Egyptian Public and Mental Health dept | 715 E. Church St. | Harrisburg | ||
Westcare Illinois, Inc- Harrisburg Juvenile |
1201 W. Poplar | Harrisburg | ||
Egyptian Public and mental Health dept | 1412 US Hwy 45 North | Eldorado | ||
Eldorado Rural Health Christopher Rural Health Corp |
1401 US Hwy 45 North | Eldorado | ||
Union | ||||
Centerstone of Illinois Fellowship House |
800 N. Main St. | Anna | ||
Rural Health, Inc | 513 N. Main St. | Anna | ||
Rural Health, Inc | 318 US Hwy 51 N. | Dongola | ||
Wabash | ||||
Wabash County Health Dept Behavior Health Division |
1001 N. Market St. | Mount Carmel | ||
Wayne | ||||
Egyptian Behavioral Services | 401 N. Basin Rd. | Fairfield | ||
Clay Medical Center Christopher Rural Health |
165 Kinnaman Dr. | Flora | ||
White | ||||
Egyptian Public and Mental Health dept | 1705 College Ave | Carmi | ||
Carmi Community Health Center Christopher Rural Health |
103 Commerce St. | Carmi | ||
Williamson | ||||
Centerstone of Illinois | 1305 ½ W. Main St. | PO Box 365 | Marion | |
Centerstone of Illinois Garavalia Bldg |
1307 W. Main St. | PO Box 365 | Marion | |
Centerstone of Illinois Bentley |
202 S. Bentley St. | Marion | ||
Carbondale DUI n Counseling ASSoc DBA Cortney Grass |
502 S. Court St. | Marion | ||
Shawnee Health Care | 3111 Williamson County Pkwy | Marion | ||
Centerstone of Illinois Crisis Center |
403 Municipal Dr. | Carterville | ||
Shawnee Health Care Carterville |
1006 S. Division | Carterville | ||
Johnston City Community Health Ctr Christopher Rural Health |
14410 Rte. 37 | Johnston City |
Accreditation
The Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addiction Certificate Program is accredited by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA), for the purpose of professional certification in Illinois.
401 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
217-698-8110
Program Goals
Faculty in the program recognize the uniqueness of human beings and are dedicated to helping graduate students obtain the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to work with a wide range of clientele. Through a combination of course and clinical experiences, SIU CARE graduates will demonstrate the behaviors and possess the attributes which are required of competent, professional counselors:- CARE graduates demonstrate the content knowledge and dispositions necessary to be effective counselors and social justice advocates in their specialty areas.
- CARE graduates appropriately respond to the unique combination of cultural variables, including ability, age, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, level of acculturation, and socioeconomic status, that influence the counseling process.
- CARE graduates understand that human development occurs in critical contexts that are influenced by a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, and factors such as poverty, loss, developmental and physical trauma, and access to resources.
- CARE graduates conceptualize the career decision-making process as developmentally influenced, and individually determined.
- CARE graduates value the influence of a strong working alliance built upon honesty and trust, in achieving success in the therapeutic relationship.
- CARE graduates differentiate between theories of group counseling and utilize effective interventions and leadership skills in facilitating several types of groups.
- CARE graduates possess an understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches to assessment and testing.
- CARE graduates value the use of statistically supported, evidence-based psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic interventions in their practice.
- CARE graduates who specialize in clinical mental health counseling promote the development of healthy coping capacities and support systems, for individuals who identify as a person with mental illnesses, to assist them in improving their quality of life.
- CARE graduates who specialize in clinical rehabilitation counseling advocate for the removal of functional, environmental, and social barriers that impede self-sufficiency and reduce the quality of life, for persons who identify as an individual with a disability.
Program Objectives
- CARE graduates possess the content knowledge and dispositions necessary to be effective counselors and social justice advocates in their specialty area
- CARE graduates appropriately respond to the unique combination of cultural variables, including ability, age, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, level of acculturation, and socioeconomic status, that influence the counseling process.
- CARE graduates understand that human development occurs in critical contexts influenced by a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, and factors such as poverty, loss, developmental and physical trauma, and access to resources.
- CARE graduates conceptualize the career decision-making process as developmentally influenced and individually determined.
- CARE graduates value the influence of a strong working alliance built upon honesty and trust in achieving success in the therapeutic relationship.
- CARE graduates differentiate between group counseling theories and utilize effective interventions and leadership skills in facilitating various types of groups.
- CARE graduates maintain an understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches to assessment and testing.
- CARE graduates value the use of statistically supported, evidence-based psychoeducational, and psychotherapeutic interventions in their practice.
- CARE graduates who specialize in clinical mental health counseling promote healthy coping capacities and support systems for individuals who identify as persons with mental illnesses to assist them in improving their quality of life.
- CARE graduates who specialize in clinical rehabilitation counseling advocate for removing functional, environmental, and social barriers that impede self-sufficiency and reduce the quality of life for persons who identify as an individual with a disability.