Post-Graduate CASAC Training
Enhance your graduate degree by also becoming a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in New York State.
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Expand your practice with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work — now offering a free-standing Post-Graduate CASAC training program designed to meet the credentialing requirements for practicing in the field of addiction, including alcohol, opioid and other substance dependence.
LMFTs, LMHCs, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Licensed Nurse Practitioners and others in approved human services fields can take advantage of this credentialing program.
The world is suffering and needs your passion and applied professional knowledge. Social workers in addiction will be in a position to lead.
The CASAC Difference
Flexibility: Learn and complete training hours with weekly online deadlines.
Small Class Size: Training sections capped at 12 participants.
Interactive Learning Environment: Dynamic discussion boards with professor and colleagues.
In Demand Field: There is a critical workforce shortage of qualified professionals in the field of addictions; the need is particularly felt in minority and urban populations.
U.S Labor Statistics predict a 22 percent increase in jobs for addiction specialists. Dually credentialed professionals are highly sought after and valued members of the practice community.
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Expand your practice with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work — now offering a free-standing Post-Graduate CASAC training program designed to meet the credentialing requirements for practicing in the field of addiction, including alcohol, opioid and other substance dependence.
LMFTs, LMHCs, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Licensed Nurse Practitioners and others in approved human services fields can take advantage of this credentialing program.
The world is suffering and needs your passion and applied professional knowledge. Social workers in addiction will be in a position to lead.
Flexibility: Learn and complete training hours with weekly online deadlines.
Small Class Size: Training sections capped at 12 participants.
Interactive Learning Environment: Dynamic discussion boards with professor and colleagues.
In Demand Field: There is a critical workforce shortage of qualified professionals in the field of addictions; the need is particularly felt in minority and urban populations.
U.S Labor Statistics predict a 22 percent increase in jobs for addiction specialists. Dually credentialed professionals are highly sought after and valued members of the practice community.
Turn Your Passion Into a Career
Our alumni are clinicians, agency directors and managers, researchers, social work professors, administrators, deans and legislators. They are employed in every sector of social services — from neighborhood agencies to the federal government — and are committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations throughout the world.
Program Director
Michael Serrano, PhD, LCSW, CASAC 2
Dr. Serrano is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, overseeing the addiction course content, and has a wealth of experience working with people with Addictive Disorders.
Learn more about Dr. Serrano
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Prospective Students
Register for our Upcoming Post Graduate CASAC Training for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Admissions Requirements
- Interest in Substance use disorders
- Proof of Graduate Degree
If you have an MSW degree, learn more about how you can earn your CASAC.
For more information and to learn if CASAC is the right track for you, send an email to casac@yu.edu
Register for our Upcoming Post Graduate CASAC Training for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Admissions Requirements
- Interest in Substance use disorders
- Proof of Graduate Degree
If you have an MSW degree, learn more about how you can earn your CASAC.
For more information and to learn if CASAC is the right track for you, send an email to casac@yu.edu
