New Jersey Substance Abuse Counselor CE Requirements

New Jersey CEU hours for CADC and LADC met online via CPD Classes—board-compliant and NAADAC-certified.

In New Jersey, Licensed and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors must meet biennial continuing education (CE) requirements that combine both live and home study training formats. The New Jersey Board accepts CE hours from NAADAC-approved providers, including CPD Classes. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC): Must complete 40 CE hours every two years. Up to 20 hours can be fulfilled through self-paced online courses from CPD Classes, while the remaining 20 hours must be earned in a live, interactive setting. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC): Required to complete 60 CE hours every two years. A maximum of 30 hours may come from CPD Classes home study programs, with the other 30 hours required to be completed through live training or workshops. This flexible structure allows New Jersey addiction counselors to meet professional development requirements while balancing online convenience and live engagement.
CPD Classes is officially approved by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as a continuing education provider—Provider #333362. As a recognized sponsor, CPD Classes is fully responsible for the development, content, and delivery of its educational programs, ensuring they meet the highest standards for addiction counseling professionals nationwide

Elevate your practice and fulfill your continuing education requirements with CPD Classes—your trusted source for high-quality, expert authored CE courses!

Our courses are expertly designed by leading professionals in the field of psychology to ensure both compliance with licensing requirements and meaningful continuing education. Whether you're renewing your license, expanding your clinical skills, or exploring emerging topics in mental health, CPD Classes offers convenient, flexible learning options that fit your schedule.

  • ✔️ ASWB - ACE Provider: CPD Classes is approved by the ASWB - ACE to sponsor continuing education for social workers. We take full responsibility for the content, quality, and integrity of our CE programs.
  • 🧠 Expert-Led Workshops: Learn from licensed social workers, psychologists, educators, and researchers with deep clinical and academic experience.
  • 💻 100% Online and On-Demand: Enroll anytime and access your course materials immediately through our secure, easy-to-use learning management system. Learn at your own pace—from any device.
  • 🎓 Live Workshops Available: Prefer real-time interaction? Require live workshops to renew your license? Join our scheduled live webinars and workshops led by industry experts.
  • 🕒 Flexible, Self-Paced Learning: No live sessions required (unless you want them). Pause and resume coursework as your schedule allows.
  • 📜 Instant CE Certificates: Complete your workshop and download your ASWB - ACE compliant certificate of completion instantly.

From ethics and trauma-informed care to multicultural competence and emerging treatment modalities, our catalog covers a broad range of essential topics for today’s practicing social worker.


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