How Does One Become NJ State Licensed for Substance Abuse?

Question by jeremyf1977: How does one become NJ State Licensed for Substance Abuse?
I am a CASAC-T I have a Job in NJ it is 20 minutes from NYC. I live in NYC and I am completing CASAC-T Hours. If I need to continue to work in NJ how do I become NJ State Licensed in Substance Abuse? The Place I work in now is more of a training facility and not a permenant position. I know some states need you to get a new license for whatever state you work in, some states dont. If I do move and work in NJ permenantly how would I go about getting a NJ State Substance Abuse License?

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Answer by JANET
contact the nj state commission of alcohol and drug abuse…should have it online, texas has it online

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