Iowa Board of Certification
Our Mission: The Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) provides the professional credentialing process for treatment and prevention providers as a means to enhance community health.

Our Vision: To enhance community health, one professional at a time.

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Ankeny, IA 50023
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IBC is excited and proud to announce 2 new credentials,     effective January 1, 2010    

Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional-Diplomate (CCDP-D)

This credential is for professionals who provide assessment and counseling to persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and who hold a Master’s Degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university. The credential is also reciprocal with other jurisdictions carrying the credential through IC&RC.

The IBC Board of Directors have voted that the CCDP-D will be given to all current CCDPs who hold an applicable Master’s Degree, effective January 1, 2010.

In addition, the IBC Board has voted that the certification and recertification fee will be lowered for this credential for a period of time – be watching this Web page for more information!

Also watch for the new Co-Occurring handbook available here on January 1, 2010 for more information about requirements.

Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)

This credential is for the alcohol and other drug abuse clinical supervisor, and is an international credential that is recognized throughout the world via reciprocity through IC&RC.

A clinical supervisor is directly involved with staff development dealing with the clinical skills and competencies of persons providing counseling.

Applicants must hold a current and valid ACADC, CCJP, CCDP or CCDP-D, or hold a specialty substance abuse credential in another professional discipline in the human services field at the master’s level or higher to be eligible to apply for the Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS).

Because this credential is open to only those who already hold one of the above reciprocal credentials, the certification/recertification fee will be lower than IBC’s other credentials, and the Board has decided that a discount will be offered for a period of time – be watching this Web page for more information!

Also watch for the new CCS handbook available here on January 1, 2010 for more information about requirements.