Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorHeather G. TougiasCalifornia Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorThe CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges thatMarch 27, 2024has satisfied the requirements for certification, having the experience, knowledge, & attitudinal skills to serve in all modalities of substance use disorder treatment as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Section 13040, holding the position ofSUDCCDemonstrated Education and Field Experience11441Recorded OnCertificant NumberValid FromChristina Gonzales Certification Board ChairJeff Davied Certification Board Co-ChairThe Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and is recognized by the State of California, Department of Health Care Services, Substance Use Disorder Compliance Division as an approved California SUD Certifying Agency. Those holding this credential are authorized to work in any substance use disorder (SUD) treatment modality.
March 27, 2026Valid ToMarch 27, 2024
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
Heather G. Tougias
California Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
The CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges that
March 27, 2024
has satisfied the requirements for certification, having the experience, knowledge, & attitudinal skills to serve in all modalities of substance use disorder treatment as established in the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Section 13040, holding the position of
SUDCC
Demonstrated Education and Field Experience
11441
Recorded On
Certificant Number
Valid From
Christina Gonzales
Certification Board Chair
Jeff Davied
Certification Board Co-Chair
The Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and is recognized by the State of California, Department of Health Care Services, Substance Use Disorder Compliance Division as an approved California SUD Certifying Agency. Those holding this credential are authorized to work in any substance use disorder (SUD) treatment modality.
March 27, 2026
Valid To
March 27, 2024
Heather G. Tougias
Counselor has demonstrated the following minimum requirements to achieve this credential:
- Passed an Substance Use Disorder Counselor Exam
- 315 hours of formal SUD specific education
- 2,080 hours of SUD counseling work experience
Skills / Knowledge
- Susbstance Use Disorder Education
- Knowledge of Tap21
- SUD Counseling Experience
- Certified
- 12 Core Functions
Issued on
March 27, 2024
Expires on
March 27, 2026
Earning Criteria
Required
315 hours of formal SUD specific education
2,080 hours of SUD counseling work experience (255 hours of practicum)
Passed an Substance Use Disorder Counselor Exam