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Licensing, Certification, Training

Information for the Substance Use Disorder Service System

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Substance Abuse Programs:

Program Licensure
A Substance Abuse Treatment or Prevention License is required for any organization offering, or purporting to offer, Substance Abuse Treatment, Rehabilitation, or Prevention.

License applications, rules, and how to apply
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Health Professions, Substance Abuse Licensing Section
517-241-1970    bhpinfo@michigan.gov
Please visit the Substance Abuse Program Licensure website for more information.


Statewide Search for Licensed Programs
 
Service Description Acronyms:
CAIT – Community Change, Alternatives, Information, and Training (Prevention)
SARF – Screening, Assessment, Referral, and Follow-up

Accreditation
Substance Abuse Treatment Programs who receive funds through the Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services are required to be accredited by one of six national bodies:


** Also accredits opioid treatment programs.

Substance Abuse Program Staff:

Certification
Certification is required for specific job classifications that provide substance use disorder treatment or prevention services through the regional coordinating agency provider network.


Michigan's IC&RC Certification Organization:

Other Certification Organizations:

Continuing Education / Training
 
MI-PTE Online Training
Trainings available include: Recipient Rights and Level 1 Communicable Disease
 
 

Other Licensed Professionals:
Licenses for professional counselors, social workers, or psychologists permit the provision of substance abuse treatment. However, individuals who work in licensed substance abuse programs are allowed an exception from such licensing requirements.

Board of: Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Health Professions, Licensing for Health Care Professionals
Those who work in publicly funded substance abuse programs will need to also follow the certification requirements noted above.

Call the following concerning license renewal:

Clinics: 517-335-9188
Health Professions: 517-335-0918
Nursing Homes/Hospitals: 517-334-8408
Pharmaceuticals: 517-335-4845
Substance Abuse Programs: 517-241-1970
    or see Program Licensure above
Other: 517-241-9288
 
Call the following concerning certification:
MCBAP: 517-347-0891

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