- Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorZaida D. ForesterCalifornia Substance Use Disorder Certified CounselorThe CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges thatJanuary 7, 2025has 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 Experience6978Recorded 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.February 20, 2027Valid ToFebruary 20, 2025

Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
Zaida D. Forester
California Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
The CADTP Certification Board Hereby Acknowledges that
January 7, 2025
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
6978
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.

February 20, 2027
Valid To
February 20, 2025



Zaida D. Forester
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
January 7, 2025
Expires on
February 20, 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