May 11, 2008 

Interventionists combine a distinct knowledge base with human service skills to deal with the unique attitudes and behaviors associated with the intervention of those suffering from addictions and other special situations. Knowledge and skill may be acquired through a combination of specialized training, education and supervised (mentored) work experiences. Interventionists help the individual, group and/or community to address physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs to facilitate and maintain a health-oriented lifestyle. Interventionists' clientele include individuals regardless of age, gender, group affiliation and/or perceived risk for problems.

The AISCB supports ongoing research and technology and remains open to new techniques as they are proven to be workable and effective.

The AISCB is committed to the professional growth of interventionists and to openness and enthusiasm about new information that allows interventionists to become more effective in their work.

Interventionists fill a unique role among health and human service professionals. They work in a variety of settings, using a combination of strategies and recognizing the need to provide quality services to the public. The AISCB supports a voluntary credentialing system, including a registration process based on a combination of experience, education, training and supervised practical experience.

The credentialing system identifies the functions, responsibilities, knowledge and skill required by interventionists.

This Model is the basic document describing the rationale and competencies of the credentialing process. The AISCB recognizes that interventionists are educated in a wide range of disciplines, utilize many different approaches and techniques and bring to the field diverse personal and professional experiences. The credentialing system is designed to accommodate and evaluate interventionists with a wide range of academic preparation or professional training and orientation.

Interventionists combine a distinct knowledge base with human service skills and a Code of Ethics to deal with the unique attitudes and behaviors associated with conducting interventions in a wide range of disciplines. Knowledge and skill may be acquired through a combination of specialized training, education and supervised (mentored) work experiences.

The AISCB recognizes that professionals in the intervention field perform different functions at different levels of accountability. To accommodate this diversity, credentialing is based on a classification system.

• A meaningful code of ethics and a disciplinary review mechanism.
• A continuing education requirement.
• Supervised (mentored) work experience.

The AISCB offers two levels of Board Registration recognizing a wide range of experience and training. The levels are intended to help interventionists plan for their professional growth and may be helpful to employers with regard to hiring, promotion and personnel planning. Registration in a level indicates the interventionist has met the minimum standards for that level.

• Board Registered Interventionist 1 (BRI I)
• Board Registered Interventionist 2 (BRI II)

The AISCB registration encompasses two calendar years starting on the date of successful completion of the registration process. Two dates (date of issue and expiration) will appear on the board registration along with a number.