Certifying the People Who Heal Alaska
The Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification sets the professional standard for counselors, peer support specialists, and behavioral health practitioners across the Last Frontier.
Alaska
Tracks
Levels
Members
New Applicants
Starting your certification journey? Find the right track and credential level for your experience.
→Renewing Certificants
Keep your credential active. Log CEUs, upload documents, and renew through your secure portal.
→Employers & Agencies
Verify a counselor's credential in seconds. Ensure your team meets Alaska's certification standards.
→Training Providers
Submit workshops and CEU opportunities for commission approval and listing on our resources page.
→One Commission.
Three Pathways to Serve Alaska.
Whether you're treating addiction, supporting mental health, or walking alongside peers in recovery — there's a credential built for your role.
CD Counselor Track
For counselors specializing in substance use disorder treatment, assessment, and recovery support.
- CT— Counselor Trainee
- CDC I— Chemical Dependency Counselor I
- CDC II— Chemical Dependency Counselor II
- CS— Clinical Supervisor
- ADM— Administrator
BH Counselor Track
Broad-scope credentials for mental health, domestic violence, corrections, and co-occurring treatment.
- BHT— Behavioral Health Technician
- BHC I— Behavioral Health Counselor I
- BHC II— Behavioral Health Counselor II
- ABHC— Advanced Behavioral Health Counselor
- TC— Traditional Counselor
Peer Support Track
Credentials for individuals with lived experience who guide others on their recovery journey.
- PSP I— Peer Support Practitioner I
- PSP II— Peer Support Practitioner II
- PSP III— Peer Support Practitioner III
- T-PSP— Traditional Peer Support Practitioner
Simple Steps to a Recognized Credential
The entire process lives in your secure online portal — no paper forms, no mailing documents.
Apply Online
Create your account, select your track and credential level, and complete the digital application form in your portal.
Submit Documents
Upload transcripts, supervised hours logs, supervisor letters, and CEU certificates — all securely through your profile.
Receive Your Certificate
After commissioner review and approval, your digital certificate is delivered and available to download anytime.
Your Credential Is Your
Commitment to Alaska.
Professional Recognition
ACBHC credentials signal to employers, clients, and agencies that you meet Alaska's established standards for ethical, competent practice.
Career Advancement
Certification opens doors to higher-level clinical roles, supervision positions, and leadership opportunities throughout the state.
Ethical Accountability
Our Code of Ethics holds certificants to a rigorous standard that protects clients and elevates the entire profession.
Indigenous Pathways
Dedicated Traditional Counselor and Traditional Peer Support credentials honor Alaska Native healing practices within the formal system.
Excellence in Alaska