National Certified Addiction Counselor Level (NCACI) Certification Exam

National Certified Addiction Counselor Level (NCACI) The NCACI assessment spans addiction etiology, pharmacology of substances, and evidence-based treatment modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. You’ll need grounding in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, cultural competency in diverse populations, relapse prevention strategies, and ethical codes governing counselor conduct. Group facilitation, crisis intervention, and family systems dynamics round out the breadth required for certification.