Todays health care systems no longer view addictive behaviors and mental health as two separate issues, instead considering them part of a broader concept of behavioral health. Employers are seeking clinicians, managers, and professionals who are knowledgeable in both fields and are able to address clients' issues holistically. In the BASHS program, youll build the skills to identify, understand, and treat the complexity of both diseases so you can help clients regain control of their lives. This program also provides all the educational requirements necessary to sit for the Washington Department of Health Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) exam. 90 credits come from AA/AAS/AAT degree, the other 90 are earned in the degree.