Missouri Credentialing Board

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Substance Use Disorder Professionals For Over 40 Years
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428 East Capitol
3rd Floor
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

573.616.2300
fax: 573.616.2303
help@missouricb.com

Spring Renewal Process

Please Read Instructions Before You Begin Your Renewal

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Online Renewal
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All Renewals  submitted/postmarked after April 30, 2025, will pay a late fee

2025 MCB Trainings

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Family Support Provider Training Event

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Youth Peer Specialist Training Event

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Peer Specialist Basic Training Event

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Advanced Peer Supervision Training

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IC&RC International Certificate Renewal

To purchase an International Certificate, professionals must first hold a valid and current reciprocal-level credential or license through an IC&RC member board before completing the International Certificate Order Form.

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Agency Application to become a Preapproved Training Provider

Specific information on requirements for the various credentials offered by the MCB.

Online/Homestudy Continuing Education Agency Application
Continuing Education Agency Application

Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional

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When registering for the training and exam, please include “MSAPCB” in the referral code box.

Missouri Credentialing Board Professional Search

Searching for a professional by last name or credential number or need to verify an active and valid credential? We can help!

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Missouri Credentialing Board
Career
Ladder

Specific information on requirements for the various credentials offered by the MCB.

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For complete information, access a credential application under the “Credentials” link.

Is Remote Proctoring For You When Taking An IC&RC Exam?

Remote proctoring is a new option for taking an IC&RC exam.  Instead of going to a testing site, it allows you to use your own computer to take the exam while a proctor in a different location watches you via the camera on your computer.   Besides not needing to travel to a testing site, another benefit of using a remote proctor is that proctors are available most any time of the day or night.  In order to use this option, the computer you plan to use must be compatible with the proctoring program.   This can and should be tested in advance before signing up for the remote proctoring option.   However, if you do not take the appropriate steps to ensure the computer you will be using is reliable as well as compatible with the remote testing program, neither the MCB nor the IC&RC remote testing company (SMT) will be able to refund you for that test attempt if you experience technical issues during the exam.  You will need to pay the $175 retesting fee to retake the exam.

ProProctor User Guide

Reinstatement Packet

The Missouri Credentialing Board offers a reinstatement period for any eligible MCB Professional who has let their credential(s) expire in the past 5 years from the current date. Please complete the attached reinstatement packet, appropriate fees and copies of all training certificates and submit to 428 East Capitol, 3rd Floor, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101.

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Dept. of Mental Health Exception Letter Request Process
(to use if you have a disqualifying crime)

Under section 630.170, RSMo, individuals who have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty (including those that received a suspended imposition of sentence or a suspended execution of sentence) or nolo contendere to certain specified crimes* are disqualified from working in mental health programs that are operated, licensed, certified, accredited, in possession of deemed status, or funded by the Department of Mental Health. Any person who is disqualified under this section may request an exception to this employment disqualification from the Department of Mental Health Exceptions Committee.

Exception Letter
The Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1977 from the (then) Missouri Association of Alcoholism Counselors for the purpose of providing a recognized credential for qualified professionals working in the field of substance use disorders. MCB is a proud member of IC&RC, which protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals. The largest organization of its kind, IC&RC represents more than 40,000 professionals worldwide. The IC&RC web address is www.internationalcredentialing.org.

Missouri Credentialing Board
Credential Information

The Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) has updated its renewal processes to ensure sufficient time for staff to process renewals before the certification expiration date of April 30, 2025. Please review the following updates and deadlines carefully:

  1. Early Bird Renewal Period:
    • Renewals submitted between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025 will qualify for a discounted early bird renewal rate.
    • We encourage you to take advantage of this period to avoid additional fees and delays.
  2. Standard Renewal Period:
    • Renewals completed online or postmarked between April 1, 2025, and April 30, 2025, will incur an additional processing fee.
    • Please note: Renewals submitted during this period may not be processed by the expiration date of April 30, 2025.
  3. Reinstatement Period:
    • Renewals received on or after May 1, 2025, will be considered reinstatements.
    • To reinstate your certification, you must:
      • Submit all required certificates.
      • Pay the full reinstatement fee.
      • Submit a reinstatement packet—not a renewal packet.

We strongly encourage all credential holders to renew early to avoid processing delays or the need for reinstatement. Thank you for your attention to these important updates.

For questions or assistance, please contact the Missouri Credentialing Board 573-616-2300. 

 

Dear Valued Professionals,

We hope this message finds you well. The Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) wishes to inform you of an important update regarding credentialing, renewal and training rates.

Effective August 1, 2024, we will be implementing a 10% increase in credentialing, renewal and training rates. This adjustment is necessary to combat the increased prices and operational costs we have been experiencing, which include higher costs for materials, administrative services, and program enhancements.

We understand the financial pressures that many professionals face, and we have worked diligently to avoid any rate increases. In fact, we have not raised our rates in over 15 years. During this time, we have continually improved our services and expanded our offerings to better serve you and your professional development needs.

The additional revenue from this rate increase will allow us to maintain and improve the quality of our credentialing and training programs. It will also enable us to invest in new technologies and resources to better support your professional journey.

We appreciate your understanding and continued commitment to professional excellence. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Stacey Langendoerfer           

The Missouri Credentialing Board is transitioning to a new process for the method in which you receive a new credential from our office.  Please be aware that the sending email address that you receive your emailed credential from will be “Missouri Recovery Support Specialist info@morecoverysupport.com”.    Regardless of what credential you applied for this is what the sending email address will be, unless it is coming directly from an MCB staff member’s email address.

Missouri Credentialing Board
Ethics Training Requirement

The Missouri Credentialing Board is currently accepting any form of ethics training for credentialing and renewals.  It can be live, Zoom, online, self-study, etc. as long as you can provide a verification that you completed the training. 

Expecting an Email
From MCB?

If you are expecting an email from the Missouri Credentialing Board, please first check your junk/spam folder as a number of our emails are ending up in these subfolders.

*We are working to resolve this issue but in the mean time please check your junk/spam folders.

Thank you for your patience.