Build your future as an
Addiction counselor with our OASAS-approved CASAC Section 3 online course
This training helps you move closer to earning your CASAC credential while building the skills and knowledge needed to grow in the field. Strengthen your practice, expand your opportunities, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by addiction.
OASAS-Approved Online
Hybrid Substance Use Counselor Education and Training
CASAC Section 3—90 Hours
(Please note: CASAC Section 3 CANNOT be used for renewal CEUs.)
Earn your CASAC credential with our 70-hour OASAS-approved Section 3 addiction counseling training.
Our hybrid online program gives you the flexibility to complete high-quality CASAC training while building practical skills for real-world counseling work. This substance use disorder counseling training covers assessment, clinical evaluation, treatment planning, case management, and family and community education, helping you strengthen the knowledge needed to grow in the field.
Whether you are starting your path in addiction counseling or expanding your professional skills, this program helps you move forward with confidence. Study at your own pace, train from anywhere, and gain the education needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
With Educational Enhancement CASAC Online, addiction counseling training is simple, flexible, and focused on your success. Enroll today and take the next step toward your CASAC credential.
What is a CASAC
A CASAC, or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, is a professional trained to help people struggling with addiction, alcoholism, and substance use disorders. Through specialized addiction counseling training and substance use disorder counseling training, CASAC professionals provide the support, education, and guidance individuals need to begin and maintain recovery.
A CASAC may help with
- harm reduction
- assessment
- treatment planning
- counseling
- crisis intervention
- referrals
- progress monitoring
- advocacy
- documentation
- ethical care
Their role is to help individuals better understand addiction, access the right services, and build a path toward lasting recovery.
How to Become a CASAC in New York
Becoming a CASAC in New York involves four key steps:
- Complete 350 Hours of CASAC Training
- Apply for the CASAC-T Credential
- Gain Supervised Work Experience
- Pass the IC&RC Exam
Complete our training and meet the education requirement while preparing for the exam.
Start Your Path to Becoming
A Certified Addiction/CASAC Counselor
Build a career that matters with our OASAS-approved CASAC Section 3 training. If you want flexible, practical addiction counseling training that helps you move toward certification, this program gives you a strong next step.
Substance use disorders continue to affect individuals, families, and communities across New York. As a CASAC, you can play a direct role in helping people find support, stability, and a path forward. Our substance use disorder counseling training is designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed to work confidently in the field.
With our online program, you can study at your own pace and complete your training from home. You will get access to engaging course materials, practical learning tools, and structured content that supports real progress toward your career goals.
Since 2002, Educational Enhancement has trained more than 5,000 CASACs in New York State. Our program is approved by OASAS in New York and recognized nationally by NAADAC. That means you can trust the quality of the CASAC education you receive.
Our online addiction counseling training gives you more than coursework. It helps you strengthen essential counseling skills, understand effective interventions, and prepare to support people affected by substance use disorders with greater confidence and professionalism.
Enroll in our OASAS-approved CASAC Section 3 training and take control of your future with career-focused substance use disorder counseling training built for real-world impact.
What You’ll Gain
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Practical CASAC training in assessment, treatment planning, and case management
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Progress toward your New York CASAC credential
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Stronger skills in addiction counseling training and client support
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Evidence-based substance use disorder counseling training
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Flexible online hybrid learning built for busy schedules
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Career-focused training that helps you grow in the field
CASAC Section 3 Instructor-led Training schedules:
Thursdays: 9 AM-1 PM or 5 PM-9 PM
One-time payment of $950
3 monthly payments of $338
Or register with Klarna at checkout for as low as $59/month, if eligible.
Unlock Your Future as a Certified
Addiction Counselor with OASAS-Approved CASAC Section 3 Training
Envision yourself embarking on a fulfilling career path as a certified addiction counselor. Each morning, you awaken with the knowledge that you hold the ability to positively impact and transform lives.
As you enter your workspace, you are met with appreciation and esteem from those seeking your guidance on their journey to recovery.
Picture the deep satisfaction of witnessing clients conquer their challenges and reconstruct their lives. You observe firsthand as they regain confidence, mend fractured relationships, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Your heart swells with pride upon their program completion, knowing you played a crucial role in their success.
Now, imagine the flexibility and autonomy inherent in this career path. You can work in diverse environments like rehabilitation centers, hospitals, or private practices as an addiction counselor. You can craft your schedule and select the clients you collaborate with. No longer confined to a conventional 9-5 job, you can effect positive change while enjoying a gratifying and purposeful profession.
Also, I’d like to envision the financial stability and security that accompany being a certified addiction counselor. Job security is assured with an increasing demand for professionals in this field. There is potential for earning a competitive salary and reaping the rewards of a fulfilling career. Financial concerns will become obsolete as you establish a stable foundation for your future through our CASAC online addiction counselor course.
With our OASAS-approved CASAC Section 3 Hybrid training, you can turn your passion for helping others into a successful and fulfilling career. Take the first step on this life-changing journey and embark on a path that will transform your life and those you touch.
Hybrid CASAC Online Section 3 Course Curriculum
With 70 clock hours of in-depth coursework, you’ll dive into the complexities of addiction, explore various treatment approaches, and gain a solid understanding of case management and assessment.
This training is a crucial first step in obtaining your CASAC-T certification and serves as a cornerstone for effective, evidence-based addiction counseling in New York State.
This section focuses on the “Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders” and covers a wide range of topics, including substance abuse’s physical, psychological, and pharmacological effects.
With 85 clock hours of in-depth coursework, you’ll delve into the complexities of addiction, explore various treatment approaches, and gain a solid understanding of diagnostic criteria.
This training is a crucial first step in obtaining your CASAC-T certification and serves as a cornerstone for effective, evidence-based addiction counseling in New York State.
The addiction counselor courses in the CASAC Section 3 include the following:
Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation Addiction Counselor Course
This substance abuse counselor CASAC credential course addresses the requirements for drug and alcohol screening and assessing adults and adolescents. In this addiction counselor training program, you will be required to understand the components of each tool, emergent care, subject screening options, level of care determination, interviewing techniques, and a review of the DSM-V Criteria for Substance Use Disorders. You will develop the skills necessary for effective screening & assessment. Get 24 hours towards your CASAC credential.
Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping, and Discharge Planning
This CASAC Section 3 Hybrid Addiction Counselor course instructs students about how Treatment planning is integral to the therapeutic process for individuals and the families we serve. The treatment plans you write serve as roadmaps for the clients’ recovery while in your care. In this addiction counselor training course, you will learn how to write patient-centered treatment plans and document all client interactions in clear and concise notes. The course also includes the proper procedure for preparing your clients for discharge. Get 24 hours towards your CASAC credential.
Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination
This CASAC Online addiction counselor course aims to teach you Case Management. As a substance abuse counselor, you must collaborate with people from other fields who may help your client achieve sobriety. Your clients need referrals and support to receive the services necessary to function in society. This is important for improving treatment effectiveness because clients are more likely to succeed when their needs are met. Get 10 hours towards your CASAC credential.
Patient, Family, and Community Education and Prevention
Our CASAC online training is a self-paced course for clinicians new to the field of prevention. The addiction counselor course will introduce the basic terminology and facts about substance use and prevention in the U.S.The primary goal of this program is to give students a glimpse into the essential foundations needed when working in their communities through presentation and training techniques that address and support substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and the recovery process. Get 12 hours towards your CASAC credential.
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My stepsons’ struggles with drugs and alcohol ended badly. So, I decided to become a CASAC addiction counselor to make a difference. I was fortunate to discover Educational Enhancement’s online addiction counseling training…
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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…
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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…
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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.
Commit to Professional Development
Effective addiction counseling requires you to stay up-to-date with the latest substance use research and the most relevant clinical theories and interventions.
Register and begin working towards your CASAC 350-hour education and training with our self-paced, asynchronous Hybrid CASAC Section 3 distance learning addiction counselor course. Enroll now and elevate your career to new heights with Educational Enhancement CASAC Online.
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