Common Questions to ask a Treatment Center: 1of 10

1.  What credentials and licenses does the program’s clinical staff hold? 

Credentials and licenses ensure that the person providing treatment meets nationally recognized standards for professional practice. Some of the credentials held by addiction professionals include LADC (licensed alcohol and drug counselor), LPC (licensed professional counselor), CAC (certified addictions counselor), or CCDP (certified co-occurring disorders counselor).

LA HACIENDAS RESPONSE:

Our clinical staff is comprised of the following licenses specialties:  LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor), LPC ( Licensed  Professional Counselor), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), and NCC (National Certified Counselor).  35% of our clinicians are licensed at a masters level. 

(Source: lahacienda.com)