Established 1981 · State of Alaska

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.

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44+ Years Serving
Alaska

3 Certification
Tracks

20+ Credential
Levels

9 Commission
Members

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Certification Tracks

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.

Chemical Dependency

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

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Behavioral Health

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

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Peer Support

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

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The Certification Path

Simple Steps to a Recognized Credential

The entire process lives in your secure online portal — no paper forms, no mailing documents.

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Apply Online

Create your account, select your track and credential level, and complete the digital application form in your portal.

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Submit Documents

Upload transcripts, supervised hours logs, supervisor letters, and CEU certificates — all securely through your profile.

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Receive Your Certificate

After commissioner review and approval, your digital certificate is delivered and available to download anytime.

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Why Certification Matters

Your Credential Is Your
Commitment to Alaska.

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Professional Recognition

ACBHC credentials signal to employers, clients, and agencies that you meet Alaska's established standards for ethical, competent practice.

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Career Advancement

Certification opens doors to higher-level clinical roles, supervision positions, and leadership opportunities throughout the state.

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Ethical Accountability

Our Code of Ethics holds certificants to a rigorous standard that protects clients and elevates the entire profession.

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Indigenous Pathways

Dedicated Traditional Counselor and Traditional Peer Support credentials honor Alaska Native healing practices within the formal system.

44+

Years of Certified
Excellence in Alaska

Resources & Updates

Latest from ACBHC

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Announcement

May 1, 2026 · 3 min read

ACBHC Launches Fully Digital Application Portal

All certification applications are now processed through our new secure online portal — no paper submissions required.

CEU Training

April 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Spring 2026 Approved CEU Workshops Now Listed

The commission has approved a new cohort of continuing education workshops from statewide training providers.

Policy Update

March 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Updated Code of Ethics 2025 — What You Need to Know

The commission has released the revised Code of Ethics. All certificants should review the changes before their next renewal.

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