- Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorJoshua Q. PauleyCalifornia Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorThe CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges thatApril 11, 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 Experience12875Recorded 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.April 22, 2026Valid ToApril 22, 2024

Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
Joshua Q. Pauley
California Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
The CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges that
April 11, 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
12875
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.

April 22, 2026
Valid To
April 22, 2024



Joshua Q. Pauley
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
April 11, 2024
Expires on
April 22, 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