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Behavior Addiction - Behavior Disorder Specialist
60 CEUs
The Behavior Addiction - Behavior Disorder Specialist (BABDS) is a healthcare professional that specializes in the utilization of evidence-based bio-psycho-social-cultural-environmental-spiritual interventions to facilitate modifications and changes in behavior patterns that are deleterious to a healthy and thriving lifestyle.
What is a Behavior Disorder?
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What is a Behavior Addiction?
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What is the difference between "behavior" and "behavioral"?
In order to apply to receive the Behavior Addiction - Behavior Disorder Specialist (BABDS) designation, professionals must have achieved the professional-proficient level of skills acquisition:
A. Hold an accredited Masters degree
B. Have 6000 hours of verifiable, direct professional experience in assessing and treating behavior disorders after receiving graduate degree
C. Hold one of the following qualifying credentials:
1. Master Addiction Counselor, NAADAC - the Association of Addiction Professionals
2. Master Addictions Counselor, National Association of Forensic Counselors
3. Master Addictions Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors
4. Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Behavioral Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, Behavior Analyst Certification Board
D. Hold the clinical, professional, or highest level of membership to which the applicant is qualified in a reputable trade association that has an official code of ethics
E. Hold the appropriate level of liability insurance for professional practice