Unlock Your Dream Career in Addiction Counseling in just 4 months.
Tuition costs as low as $203/month
Start today with our OASAS-approved 350-hour CASAC Training and Education. Take the next step toward your CASAC credential goals today. OASAS Provider #0415; NAADAC Provider #251148 ; ACCESS VR #1100161321
Benefits of online CASAC training
Added Flexibility
Never leave the office early or skip family dinner.
Create your schedule with our convenient substance abuse counselor certificate program online.
Self-Paced Learning
Dive deeper into the course material at your own pace. Never feel uncomfortable or unsure. Reread the workbook, pause the video, or schedule 1 on 1 guidance w/ a trainer. Master your CASAC certificate education at your own pace. Finish your studies in 6 months or less.
Demonstrated Self-Motivation
Earning your substance abuse counselor 350-hour CASAC certificate online requires commitment, determination, and motivation. These qualities will make you shine when you enter the workforce.
Fewer Distractions
Schedule your time for study and show up and learn. Give your undivided attention to the material. In our substance abuse counselor certificate program you’ll no longer deal with long drawn instructor tangents or fellow students interrupting the lectures.
Refined Critical Thinking Skills
Studying online encourages you to create your path towards success. It facilitates self-awareness, critical and objective thinking. And these thought processes will aid in your ability to ‘think outside the box’ when working as a CASAC in NYS.
Access to Instructors
Self-directed training doesn’t mean you are entirely on your own. Our advanced substance use counselors are an email, text message, or phone call away. We will set up an appointment to discuss any topic you might find difficult. Our new format includes 125 hours of virtual webinar training, so you can strengthen, sharpen, and practice your substance use counseling skills.
OASAS Approved 350-HR CASAC Credentialing Hybrid Education and Training
- Self-directed, self-paced, online substance use counselor education and training is the best choice for working professionals looking to make a career change.
- Our hybrid program allows you to fit your studies into your busy life.
- Educational Enhancement CASAC Online is an OASAS and IC & RC-approved education and training program for online addiction counselor credentialing.
Get your 350-credit hour CASAC Credential with our OASAS Approved CASAC Online training.
Are you interested in becoming a certified drug and alcohol counselor?
Maybe you are in recovery and feel you can use your past experiences with drugs or alcohol to help others find a life of fulfillment in recovery?
Maybe you’re just sick and tired of watching the young people in your community ruin their lives with drugs and alcohol.
If you’re passionate about choosing a career in addiction recovery, it is time to take action.
When you work in addiction recovery, going to work each is a new, exciting, fulfilling experience.
Educational Enhancement CASAC online wants to help you manifest this goal. When you choose Educational Enhancement CASAC Online, you’ll be in the driver’s seat, controlling how long it’ll take you to finish the training. The sooner you complete, the faster you’ll be in the field, developing the skills you’ll use daily when working with clients.
So if you are ready to become an addiction counselor and receive the esteemed CASAC certification, we cannot express enough gratitude.
The recovery field needs more people like you. Don’t wait another minute.
Be the CHANGE your community needs.
In the past year, 20.2 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder.
Unfortunately, this figure grows yearly by 0.5%, creating a shortage of credentialed addiction counselors. Sadly, there is always a need for substance use counselors. Once you commit and apply yourself to our training, especially with our new hybrid model, you can find work in the field quickly.
Educational Enhancement is here to guide you on your journey toward fulfilling this critical role needed to help our communities prevent the use of illicit substances. You can make a difference as a Credentialed Alcohol or Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Your professional development and career choice to obtain the CASAC credential is a 3-step process. The first step is obtaining knowledge and understanding of addiction recovery through education and training.
Our CASAC online training program will fulfill this requirement and position you for success in your career choice. Educational Enhancement provides the highest standard of education for all aspiring addiction professionals choosing to enter the field. Our 350-credit hour CASAC online training fulfills the first part of the process and provides the education and knowledge you’ll need to pass the IC & RC examination and work in the addiction recovery field.
Educational Enhancement is an approved Education and Training provider (#0415) for the New York State Office of Addiction Supports and Services. (OASAS).
What is a CASAC ?
A CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) is a professional who specializes in helping individuals struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse issues.
Here are some of the critical responsibilities and tasks that a CASAC typically performs:
- Harm Reduction
- Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Counseling
- Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals
- Monitoring Progress
- Advocacy
- Documentation
- Continuing Education
- Ethical and Legal Compliance
Overall, CASACs play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome addiction and regain control of their lives by providing counseling, support, and resources to support their recovery journey.
How to become a CASAC ?
To become a CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) in New York, you’ll need to follow specific steps and meet certain requirements.
To qualify as a CASAC, the following prerequisites must be met:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent (HSE)
- Complete 350 hours of CASAC Education and Training by an OASAS-approved education provider.
- Reside or work in New York State for over half of the active application period.
- Obtain evaluations from two individuals based on CASAC’s Ethical Principles
- Accumulate a minimum of 6,000 hours (~3 years) of supervised work experience in an authorized setting; this includes at least 300 hours dedicated to practical training within core competencies.
- Complete an educational program with no less than 350 clock hours and meet one-time mandatory requirements.
- Undergo and pass a criminal background check.
- Succeed in an OASAS-approved examination.
- All these conditions are checked during the application process.
- Detailed information about qualifications, requirements, and curriculum can be found in the CASAC application form.
CASAC Online Training includes:
- 350 clocked credit hours
- Course materials
- Access to professional trainers
- Hybrid training
- Self-Study
- Self-Paced
- Certificate of Completion
No waiting around for programs to sell enough seats or webinars to start.
You can begin to pursue your career goals today!
Educational Enhancement doesn’t control when to start studying, where, and how many hours each day. The course is 100% online. All of the course material is available immediately following your account activation.
Self-study training doesn’t mean you are on your own. Our trainers possess advanced CASAC credentials and NCAC 1 certifications and are ready to guide you through the educational process. Feel free to contact us for support and guidance during your study.
Section 2 includes 75 hours of virtual training via Zoom; Section 3 consists of 50 hours. Training will be held weekly on Saturday and Sunday. You don’t need to sign up, register, and hone your counseling skills. Our goal is to help you become a great asset to the recovery field. We only succeed when you succeed.
You’ll receive your Certificate of Completion upon completing 350 hours of study. OASAS requires all substance abuse counselors (CASACs) to complete coursework in these four (4) areas of study (listed below). We will provide your completion certificate in as little as 24 hours so you can fill out your CASAC application and mail it to OASAS. OASAS will send you a CASAC-T certification so you can begin working in the field.
Imagine that, in as little as 4 months, you can apply the knowledge you learned and develop the skills you gained as a substance use counseling professional.
Choose Your Plan for CASAC 350
4 Ways to Register for Online OASAS-Approved 350-Hour CASAC Hybrid Distance Learning Courses from Educational Enhancement
1 time payment
$4000
In this 350-hour training, you will receive the complete education and training required by NYS OASAS to receive your CASAC-T and begin gaining the work experience needed to become a CASAC. This course includes all course material, videos, PDFs, journal articles, and assessments. Upon completing our drug abuse counselor certification, you’ll receive a completion certificate to send to OASAS.
3 monthly payments
$1400/month
Make 3 easy payments of 1400.00 each to begin this CASAC 350-hour hybrid training. Your journey to becoming a substance use counselor in NYS is one click away. This training provides you with the complete education and training required by NYS OASAS so you can receive your CASAC-T and begin gaining the work experience needed to become a CASAC. Join our drug abuse counselor certification program today.
6 monthly payments
$720/month
Make 6 payments of 720.00 to begin your drug addiction counseling certification journey in NYS. This training provides the complete OASAS-approved CASAC training required to receive your certificate for substance abuse counseling (CASAC-T ) and begin gaining the work experience needed to become a CASAC. Please note you cannot get your drug counselor certificate until you’re paid in full.
12-24 monthly payments
As low as $203/month
Up to 24-month Payment Plan with Klarna.
Attention: To see your exact monthly payment amount, please select Klarna as the payment method, then follow the prompts.
Your self-paced 350-Hour CASAC online training includes these 4 Sections.
*Sections CANNOT be used for renewal purposes.
Section 1
85 clock hours related to the following:
- Basic Knowledge
- Overview of Addiction
- Diagnostic criteria
- Diversity of SUD treatment and interventions;
- Toxicology Testing;
- Knowledge of the 12 Steps and Mutual Aide
Section 2
150 clock hours related to the following:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Foundations of Counseling:
- Counseling Special Populations/ Cultural Competence
- Counseling Families and Significant Others
- Theories of Human Development
- Crisis Management
- Integrated Care
- Recurrence of Symptoms
Section 2 includes 75 hours of virtual strength and skills-building seminars in three areas: Foundations of Counseling, Individual Counseling, Introduction to Group Counseling, Case Management, Integrated Care, and Recurrence of Symptoms.
Section 3
70 clock hours related to the following:
- Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping, and Discharge Planning
- Case Management
- Patient, Family, and Community Education and Prevention
Section 3 includes 150 hours of virtual strength and skills-building seminars in three areas: screening and assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and discharge planning.
Section 4
45 clock hours related to the following:
- Counselor-Client Relationships
- Counselor Ethics
- Confidentiality/Legal Issues
- Professional Development-
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment-Mandated Reporter Training
- Counselor Wellness
Your community needs you.
Don’t hesitate one more day.
Register for our new and improved hybrid CASAC 350-hour CASAC training online and receive your certificate to get your CASAC-T credential today.
You can be working in the field in under four months.
Preview our 350-hour CASAC training
Join our membership, get 60 CASAC CEUs
60 CASAC CEUs for OASAS Credential Renewal
You can fulfill your 60 CASAC continuing education requirements with ease. Our community offers up to 60 CASAC CEUs annually towards your OASAS credential renewal, ensuring you remain compliant and informed with the latest practices in the field.
Interactive Community Platform
Connect, share, and collaborate with fellow CASACs across New York State. This space allows you to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and support one another in a dynamic environment.
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Stay informed with our newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every two weeks. It features the latest industry news, updates on drugs and drug culture, and insightful articles curated specifically for substance abuse counselors.
Monthly Group Therapy Topics and Formats
Discover innovative group therapy topics and formats to implement into SUD treatment. These resources enhance your group therapy sessions and provide fresh perspectives and approaches..
Counselor Wellness Tips
Because your well-being is as important as your professional development, our newsletter includes dedicated sections on counselor wellness to help you maintain balance and thrive both personally and professionally.
Tuition Assistance
Two tuition assistance programs confidently support educational enhancement by fully covering tuition for qualifying individuals.
1. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
2. ACCESS VR program (#1100161321)
Be the CHANGE we need!
If you desire to pursue a career as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), our program is for you. Our program is for you if you’re a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or master social worker (MSW) and want to offer superior addiction counseling services.
What makes getting your substance use counseling credential with Educational Enhancement CASAC Online is that we allow you to take control of your education.
If you study for 2.5 hours each day, you will finish in a little over 4 months. So don’t worry you can keep your day job, spend time with your family, and still get the educational section of the 3-part substance use counselor certification process completed without disrupting your schedule. We care about your training and want you to succeed. You can contact us with any questions (we suggest you do) you have about course material, working in the field, and the IC & RC test.
When you invest in our training, we will be there to motivate and encourage you to study and finish what you started. Your success is our success. We are passionate about empowering you towards your goal of becoming a credentialed substance use counselor. Here is how you can begin studying with Educational Enhancement CASAC Online today.
How to begin your addiction counselor studies with Educational Enhancement CASAC Online →
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a GED or higher education level
- Choose from the course of study packages listed above.
(FTR: Choice #1 or #2 is the easiest and cheapest investment.) - Fill out the registration form, create a log in password, pay, and begin.
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a GED or higher education level
- Choose from the course of study packages listed above.
(FTR: Choice #1 or #2 is the easiest and cheapest investment.) - Fill out the registration form, create a log in password, pay, and begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ #1: When can I begin my training?
You can begin the moment you receive your purchase confirmation. At the time of your purchase, you’ll create your log-in and personal password. You will receive your confirmation email within the hour after your purchase. Once you follow the link to your Educational Enhancement Dashboard, you can sign in and begin working towards your CASAC-T.
FAQ #2: Do I get my CASAC as soon as I complete 350 hours of education and training?
No. You will not be a CASAC when you complete the 350-hour training. You will mail your certificate into OASAS and receive your CASAC- T. You will still have to complete 2 more steps for certification.
1. 6000 Internship hours
2. Pass the IC & RCCertification Exam.
FAQ #3: What is the tuition cost?
Our training cost $4000.00. This includes all training materials, training platforms, and certificates. It doesn’t include a computer, tablet or pad, or other mobile devices and internet connections.
FAQ #4: When can I begin my training?
You can begin the moment you receive your purchase confirmation. At your purchase, you’ll create your log-in and personal password. You will receive your confirmation email within the hour after your purchase. Once you follow the link to your Educational Enhancement Dashboard, you can sign in and begin working towards your CASAC-T. Once you finish the addiction counseling training course you purchased, you’ll receive your certificate via email within 24 hours.
FAQ #5: Are these substance use counselor courses approved by NAADAC?
Yes, we have currently gone through NAADAC’s extensive certification process. Our drug and alcohol counselor education and training courses are approved by NAADAC. Here is our NAADAC provider #254148
FAQ #6: Can I use these courses for CASAC Renewal Clock Hours?
Yes, of course, you can. You can complete the 60 renewal clock hours for renewal of your CASAC credential from the privacy of your own home, your favorite coffee shop, and even during downtime while you’re at work! CASAC renewal has never been so easy.
For example, if you take these 3 CASAC Trainings:
- Counseling Special Populations / Cultural Competence;
- Basic Knowledge
- Ethical Decision-Making
You would not only gain and refresh your knowledge of the field, but you would also accumulate the 60 clock hours required for CASAC renewal.
To purchase courses for CASAC Renewal:
First, choose the online CASAC Renewal courses you wish to take.
Next, please fill out the online registration form, make your payment, and submit it.
Check your email, and within 1 hour or considerably less, you will receive an email from us via KAJABI (our hosting platform) to login into your new CASAC training.
You can then begin.
FAQ #7: How do I get started?
First, choose which Payment Tier is good for you. (See FAQ #6 for the Payment Tiers).
Next, please fill out the online registration form, make your payment, and submit it.
Check your email, and within 1 hour or considerably less, you will receive an email from us via KAJABI (our hosting platform) to login into your new CASAC training. You can then begin.
Click this link and get started today.
FAQ #8: Is Educational Enhancement approved by OASAS?
Educational Enhancement CASAC Online was founded in 2002. We offer self-study educational and training programs approved by NYS OASAS (Office of Addiction Supports and Services). Our OASAS provider number is #0415.
FAQ #9: What is CASAC 350 Hour HYBRID training?
Sections 1 and 4 of our training our entirely self-study and self-paced training. This means you can complete coursework in the time YOU allotted for studying.
In Sections 3 and 4, we added live virtual training seminars you must attend. These virtual training will only be held on Saturdays and Sundays, and the scheduled training calendar will be emailed to you as soon as you complete your purchase. The course content will be provided at this time, too.
We hope to add several sessions during the week to accommodate your busy schedules.
Join our email list so you can stay current with all changes at Educational Enhancement CASAC Online.
FAQ #10: Do I have to compete a certain amount of coursework before I can take virtual trainings?
No, you do not. You can begin taking the virtual training as soon as you register and purchase. If you register for the 350-Hour Hybrid training from Sunday to Friday evening, you can start your virtual training that Saturday.
Our virtual training is a stand-alone training. Instructor-led training will help you develop clinical skills and strengths while working online with your peers.
FAQ #11: Do I have to attend the virtual trainings as soon as I start or can I wait?
You can wait to take any of the virtual training. Our program still lets you control where and when you will study.
However, we feel that the sooner you begin the virtual sessions, the sooner you will get your 350-hour certificate. Getting this certificate means working in the field. After all, that is the goal.
But we also know you are busy, so it is okay if you miss a Saturday or Sunday session. You will be able to mark your progress on our program’s platform. We will also monitor progress and keep you up-to-date with what you need to complete the 350 hours training package.
Choose Your Plan for CASAC 350
3 Ways to Register for Online OASAS-Approved 350-Hour CASAC Hybrid Distance Learning Courses from Educational Enhancement
1 time payment
$4000
In this 350-hour training, you will receive the complete education and training required by NYS OASAS to receive your CASAC-T and begin gaining the work experience needed to become a CASAC. This course includes all course material, videos, PDFs, journal articles, and assessments. Upon completing our drug abuse counselor certification, you’ll receive a completion certificate to send to OASAS.
3 monthly payments
$1400/month
Make 3 easy payments of 1400.00 each to begin this CASAC 350-hour hybrid training. Your journey to becoming a substance use counselor in NYS is one click away. This training provides you with the complete education and training required by NYS OASAS so you can receive your CASAC-T and begin gaining the work experience needed to become a CASAC. Join our drug abuse counselor certification program today.
6 monthly payments
$720/month
Make 6 payments of 720.00 to begin your drug addiction counseling certification journey in NYS. This training provides the complete OASAS-approved CASAC training required to receive your certificate for substance abuse counseling (CASAC-T ) and begin gaining the work experience needed to become a CASAC. Please note you cannot get your drug counselor certificate until you’re paid in full.
12-24 monthly payments
As low as $203/month
Up to 24-month Payment Plan with Klarna.
Attention: To see your exact monthly payment amount, please select Klarna as the payment method, then follow the prompts.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be able to complete these courses on my time – some days I am able to dedicate 8-10 hours and some days I cannot log on at all. Not having to present to a “scheduled class” on a particular day at a set time makes it so much more convenient to meet the necessary requirements and I cannot thank you enough for creating this program and these courses
Instructor-Led Review
I wanted just to take a second and say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to do this, I think you are helping a lot of people understand the role. I’ll be transitioning into my new CASAC role in the next couple of months, thanks to Educational Enhancement CASAC Online.
I found the CASAC training to be not only exciting but informative and helpful. I love the recovery field; therefore, I enjoy learning and do well with the training. As a visual learner, I respond well to visual teaching; therefore, the pre-recorded videos and added resources benefited me. I could download the workbooks and follow along with the videos while taking notes. I also liked repeating the questions in the final exam because the repetitive questions from previous tests helped me learn.
I looked forward to class every weekend!
I recently finished OASAS CASAC Section 4 with Educational Enhancement CASAC online. The distance learning classes are wonderfully written and easy to understand, and you can feel the passion for helping others succeed put into this work. When I asked questions about the information, Johnny was quick to reply and help me out. The trainings were set up to work at my speed -between work and school. The information went above and beyond and was taught in a way that sticks in your mind. Thank you.
I will come back for renewal hours once I’m a CASAC.
I learned so much, from cultural diversity training to professional development. I work as a 1st responder, and the different things I read about and watched videos of helped me be more patient with colleagues and callers needing assistance.
My drug counselor certification training with EECo has been an incredible journey, and I am so glad I have completed this program. I’ve been wanting to do this for so very long, but I couldn’t find a way to do it due to work conflicts. I am just so grateful that EECO’s self-paced hybrid training could accommodate my hectic schedule. Thank you so much! 🙂
This was a very comprehensive drug abuse counselor certification course. It covered every conceivable nuance related to being an addiction counselor. I say this as someone who has gone through the entire certification process once before and has spent a few years working in the field in various roles.
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