Colorado § 12-245-603 Practice of licensed professional counseling defined

Colorado Statutes

§ 12-245-603 — Practice of licensed professional counseling defined

Colorado § 12-245-603

Title 12Professions

Art.Mental Health

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Bluebook

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-245-603 (2026).

Text

(1)For purposes of this part 6, practice of licensed professional counseling means the application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systematic intervention strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology. A licensed professional counselor may render the application of these principles to individuals, couples, families, or groups.

(2)The practice of professional counseling may include:

(a)Evaluation;

(b)Assessment;

(c)Testing;

(d)Diagnosis;

(e)Treatment or intervention;

(f)Planning;

(g)Consultation;

(h)Case management;

(i)Education;

(j)Supervision;

(k)Psychotherapy;

(l)Research;

(m)Referral; and

(n)Crisis intervention.

(3)The prac

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(1) For
purposes of this part 6, practice of licensed professional counseling means the
application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles
through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systematic intervention strategies that
address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology. A
licensed professional counselor may render the application of these principles to
individuals, couples, families, or groups.

(2) The practice of professional counseling may include:

(a) Evaluation;

(b) Assessment;

(c) Testing;

(d) Diagnosis;

(e) Treatment or intervention;

(f) Planning;

(g) Consultation;

(h) Case management;

(i) Education;

(j) Supervision;

(k) Psychotherapy;

(l) Research;

(m) Referral; and

(n) Crisis intervention.

(3) The practice of professional counseling includes the clinical supervision
by a licensed professional counselor of a person working toward certification as a
certified addiction technician or a certified addiction specialist pursuant to section
12-245-804 (3.5), if the licensed professional counselor has met the education
requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, or the equivalent, as specified in
rules promulgated by the state board of human services pursuant to section 27-80-108 (1)(e.5) or 27-50-107 (3)(e)(II), as applicable.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1284, � 1, effective October 1. L. 2024: (3) added, (HB 24-1045), ch. 470, p. 3278, � 6, effective August 7.