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Alcohol and Other Drug Screening Specialists (ADSS)

Overview

ADSS provide the following services as required by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 813.021 and ORS 813.260:

  • Screening for potential substance use disorder;
  • Referral to a Division-approved DUII services provider;
  • Monitoring and report treatment progress to the referring court.
See Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) Chapter 415, Division 54 for all rules related to ADSS licensing, certification and service provision.

How Do I Become an ADSS?

To qualify for certification an ADSS, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field, or
  • Have an Associate's degree in a behavioral health field and two years of full-time, supervised experience providing substance use disorder evaluation or treatment, or
  • Have four years of full-time, supervised experience in the behavioral health services field with a minimum of two years of experience providing substance use disorder evaluation or treatment. ​

To become certified as an ADSS, qualifying individuals must: 

  • Submit a completed application (OHA 8054),  

  • Submit a designation letter from each court jurisdiction they intend to provide ADSS services for (see Sample Court Designation Letter 01-01-2018), and 

  • Pass a background check conducted in accordance with OAR 943-007-0010 to 943-007-0501.


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Questions?

Please contact Lindsay Newton, Compliance Specialist, at 503-975-9506 or Lindsay.Newton@oha.oregon.gov.