One of BAPSA's primary goals is to ensure that addiction professionals from all fields are being educated and stay up to date with the latest in evidence based practices at global standard.
Another objective of BAPSA is to hold it's members accountable in maintaining a high level of ethical responsibility and conduct in the addiction field. Being a member of BAPSA is a shows commitment and support to ensuring the safety and protection of both the client and the professional.
BAPSA support a multidisciplinary approach to effective treatment of addiction. This is why our governing board consists of representatives from each of the primary fields involved in addiction treatment.
One of BAPSA's primary goals is to ensure that addiction professionals from all fields are being educated and stay up to date with the latest in evidence based practices at global standard.
Membership
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BAPSA Membership is for Addiction Professionals supporting continuous training and education in the addiction field. Members of BAPSA agree to uphold the highest level of ethics, legal and professional responsibilities in the field of addiction in South Africa. Being a member of BAPSA is a statement and commitment to strive for excellence.
Apply now to become part of the movement to professionalize the addiction field in South Africa. BAPSA aims to set a standard we can be proud of, ensuring that people suffering with the disease of addiction can receive world class professional help as a matter of course. Members of BAPSA make it their priority to continuously evolve and learn, be responsible and protect the integrity of the addiction treatment profession in South Africa. Any level of addiction professional can apply for membership to BAPSA.
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Individual Membership
Individual Membership is for Students, Trainees and Professionals of any level. Each of the Membership Levels considers qualification, experience level and scope of practice. After submitting registration, each candidate will be processed and aligned with the appropriate level. Changes can also be requested for evaluation at any time.
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BAPSA Individual Membership Levels and Scope
Level 0 Student
No Experience or education, starting as volunteer or trainee or applying for addiction education.
Level 1 Peer Recovery Coach
(Matric) and 6 months (1000 hours) with minimum 30 Hrs CEU Peer Recovery, and Certification (ACCSA Peer Recovery Coach, IC&RC Peer Recovery, NAADAC National Peer Recovery Support Specialist or equivalent).
Level 2 Student Addiction Counsellor
Certificate and 6 Months (1000 hours) experience.
Level 3 Addiction Counsellor
Advanced Certificate (ACCSA Addiction Counsellor, IC&RC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor, NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counsellor or equivalent) and 3 Years (6000 Hours) experience, or Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma with education/training and 1.5 Years (3000 Hours) work experience in addiction counselling.
Level 4 Addiction Professional
Postgrad Diploma or Bachelors degree upwards, and 5 Years (10000 hrs) exp in addiction field.
Level 5 Addiction Clinical Supervisor
Postgrad Diploma or Honors degree and 5 Years (10000 hrs), 200 hrs supervision, or Bachelors Degree and Certification (ACCSA Addiction Clinical Supervisor, IC&RC Clinical Supervisor, NAADAC National Clinical Supervision Endorsement or equivalent).
Level 6 Professional Addiction Counsellor
Postgrad Diploma or Honors degree and between 5 Years (10000 hrs) exp and certification (ACCSA Professional Addiction Counsellor, IC&RC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor II, NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counsellor II or equivalent).
Level 7 Professional Co-Occurring Disorder Counsellor
Postgrad Diploma or Honors degree and 5 Years (10000 hrs), (5000-6000 COD specific) and certification (ACCSA Co-Occurring Disorder Counsellor, IC&RC Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional, NAADAC National Endorsed Co-Occurring Disorders Professional or equivalent).
Level 8 Professional Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist
Masters degree and 3 Years (6000 hrs) experience and certification (ACCSA Professional Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist, IC&RC Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional Diplomate or equivalent).
Level 9 Addiction Prevention Specialist
Masters degree and 2 Years (4000 hrs) experience and certification (ACCSA Addiction Prevention Specialist, IC&RC Certified Prevention Specialist or equivalent).
Level 10 Professional Addiction Specialist
Masters degree and 2 Years (4000 hrs) experience and certification (ACCSA Professional Addiction Specialist, IC&RC Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counsellor, NAADAC Master Addiction Counsellor or equivalent).
Provider Membership
Provider Membership is for any provider involved in the prevention or intervention of addiction or substance abuse locally or internationally. Once registration is received and all criteria met, providers can benefit from all BAPSA services and support. To apply, simply fill in the online application form, or download the digital copy and email to us at membership@bapsa.net.
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