Daytop offers the complete 350 hours of courses required by OASAS (Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, New York State) for the Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credential. Courses may be taken as an individual or through an organization. Multiple course rates are available. The Professional Development Department at Daytop offers customized and traditional training packages for interested agencies. For more information call Daytop headquarters, 212 - 354-6000, extension 286.

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A primary source of entry level counseling staff is through the Daytop Intern Training Program. Clients near graduation are assessed by their directors for inclusion in the program.

Classroom work includes 125 hours toward the 350 necessary for CASAC certification. The first 6 months are an apprenticeship, where they work under a supervising counselor, after which the intern is evaluated for hiring. By the end of the training program interns have the 3 years' experience required for CASAC accreditation.