
Updated Credentialing Regulations
Addiction Service Workforce
Credentialed Professionals
OASAS oversees the credentialing of all professional substance use counselors and prevention practitioners in New York. To receive a professional credential, individuals meet specific eligibility requirements and pass appropriate examinations. This ensure the addiction services workforce are competent, ethical, and skilled in meeting the needs of today's society.
Credentials:
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Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
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Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP)
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Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS)
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Credentialed Problem Gambling Counselor (CPGC) also known as the Gambling Specialty Designation for CASAC, CPP, and CPS.

Counselor Complaints
File a Complaint
In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for individuals receiving services as well as program staff and visitors, programs are required to report incidents/allegations of abuse, neglect, and other significant incidents involving credentialing applicants and Individuals.
Obtain or Renew
Professional Credentials
Obtain a Credential
Requirements and application process for an initial Credentialed Alcoholism and...
Requirements and application process for an initial Credentialed Prevention...
Guidance for Acceptable Credentialing Training
Effective immediately the links below should be used to meet the one-time, Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) training...
This ADA Notice includes information on requesting reasonable accommodation for credentialing examinations.
Renew a Credential
Renewal process for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors...
Renewal process for Credentialed Prevention Professionals or Specialists.
Credentialing Call Center
1-800-482-9564
Contact us to have initial application materials mailed to you. You may also request an inactivation application or inquire about late renewals and reactivation. If you've recently moved, be sure to notify us of your new address, as renewal applications will be automatically sent the address on-file, 120 days prior to the expiration date on your credential.
Reciprocity
OASAS offers reciprocity for some credentialed individuals moving into or out of New York State.