- California Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorThe CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges thatCharles E. Abernathy Bettishas 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 ofSubstance Use Disorder Certified CounselorSUDCCDemonstrated Education and Field ExperienceMarch 3, 2025March 3, 202714779Valid FromValid ToCertificant NumberJeff Davied Certification Board Co-ChairChristina Gonzales Certification Board ChairRecorded OnMarch 3, 2025The 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.

California Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
The CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges that
Charles E. Abernathy Bettis
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
Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
SUDCC
Demonstrated Education and Field Experience
March 3, 2025
March 3, 2027
14779
Valid From
Valid To
Certificant Number




Jeff Davied
Certification Board Co-Chair
Christina Gonzales
Certification Board Chair
Recorded On
March 3, 2025
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.
Charles E. Abernathy Bettis
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 3, 2025
Expires on
March 3, 2027
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