INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION & RECIPROCITY CONSORTIUM

What We Do

The International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes public protection by developing internationally recognized credentials and examinations for prevention, substance use disorder and recovery professionals.

Quality and integrity are the foundation of IC&RC’s work.  All IC&RC examinations are based on the latest research, evidence-based practices, and are updated on a regular basis.  IC&RC examinations are valid, reliable, legally defensible, and psychometrically sound.

IC&RC develops examinations, sets minimum credentialing standards, and facilitates reciprocity for certified professionals for the following credentials: 

  • Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC)
  • Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC)
  • Clinical Supervisor (CS)
  • Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
  • Peer Recovery-Associate (PR-A)
  • Peer Recovery (PR)
  • Prevention Specialist (PS)
PUBLIC PROTECTION

A competent workforce is well-trained, educated and skilled in providing appropriate services.  Credentialing and licensing help ensure services are provided in an appropriate and ethical manner.

GOVERNMENT, EMPLOYER AND THIRD-PARTY RECOGNITION

IC&RC credentials are recognized and required by regulation and statute in many jurisdictions, used as a base for hiring and advancing the prevention, substance use disorder and recovery professionals, recognized by US federal agencies and required for reimbursement by many third-party payers.

ENHANCE PUBLIC FUNDS ACCOUNTABILITY

Ethical practice demands accountability for public expenditures, and accountability dictates that governments and their programs employ credentialed professionals who demonstrate proficiency by meeting IC&RC’s minimum standards and passing IC&RC’s competency-based examination. This increases the likelihood that public funds spent in service delivery will be utilized for programming that is research and evidence-based.

FACILITATE RECIPROCITY

IC&RC works to facilitate reciprocity between jurisdictions for professionals that hold an IC&RC recognized credential or license through IC&RC Member Boards.

OFFER INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES

IC&RC offers International Certificates to professionals that earn a reciprocal level credential through an IC&RC Member Board. International Certificates are like an endorsement to the professional’s state-specific certification or license, signifying IC&RC’s reciprocal standards have been met. 

 

IC&RC Staff and Leadership

IC&RC would not exist without the dedicated efforts of volunteers, and it continues to grow and flourish, thanks to the vision and hard work of its volunteer leadership. 

Executive Committee

Ted Judson, Chair
Kristie Schmiege, Vice Chair

Malinda Lamb, Secretary
Marolon Mangham, Treasurer

Meet Our Board of Directors

Stephanie Robinson – Large Region

Kristie Schmiege – Large Region

Pete Nielson – Large Region

Van Burnham – Large Region​

Marolon Mangham – Medium Region

Malinda Lamb – Medium Region

Anne-Elizabeth Northan – Medium Region

Ted Judson– Small Region

Angela Bolan – Small Region

Marissa Carlson – Small Region

Justin Beattey – Member at Large

IC&RC Team Members

Mark Attanasi – Executive Director
Tina Nelson – Director of Membership Services
Debbie Masur – Exam Coordinator
Susan Veit – Director of Credentialing

Lori Rivera-Santiago – Credentialing Administrative Assistant
Samantha Thiele – Social Media, Event, & Branding Coordinator
Skye Balzer-Roam – Office Manager
Victoria Ozment – Business Coordinator