Jason Ramirez, CADC-II
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with 11 years of clinical experience in substance use and mental health counseling. Clinical reviewer for MindCheck Tools.
About Jason
Jason Ramirez is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC-II) with 11 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient treatment, outpatient programs, and community mental health settings. His work has focused on evidence-based screening, substance use treatment, and helping individuals navigate the continuum of care from initial assessment through long-term recovery support.
As clinical reviewer for MindCheck Tools, Jason ensures that every screening instrument uses correct validated wording, that scoring algorithms match published clinical guidelines, and that result interpretations include appropriate context and limitations. His review process covers both the clinical tools and the educational content across the site.
Jason holds the CADC-II credential, the highest level of certification for drug and alcohol counselors, requiring thousands of supervised clinical hours and ongoing continuing education. His areas of specialization include co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and validated clinical screening instruments.
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Clinical disclaimer
All tools on MindCheck Tools are screening instruments for educational and self-reflection purposes only. They are not diagnostic tools and should not be used as a substitute for professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are concerned about your mental health or substance use, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.