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§3387.1. Certified addiction counselor; scope of practice
A.
(1)The practice of certified addiction counseling within the meaning and intent
of this Chapter shall consist of the rendering of supervised professional guidance to
individuals suffering from an addictive disorder to assist them in gaining an understanding
of the nature of their disorder and developing and maintaining a responsible lifestyle.
(2)(a) The certified addiction counselor may not practice independently, except when
providing addiction counseling services in a prison or other custodial environment.
(b)The certified addiction counselor shall work only under the supervision of a
licensed addiction counselor or qualified mental health professional.
(c)The certified addiction counselor shall register his supervisory lice
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§3387.1. Certified addiction counselor; scope of practice
A.(1) The practice of certified addiction counseling within the meaning and intent
of this Chapter shall consist of the rendering of supervised professional guidance to
individuals suffering from an addictive disorder to assist them in gaining an understanding
of the nature of their disorder and developing and maintaining a responsible lifestyle.
(2)(a) The certified addiction counselor may not practice independently, except when
providing addiction counseling services in a prison or other custodial environment.
(b) The certified addiction counselor shall work only under the supervision of a
licensed addiction counselor or qualified mental health professional.
(c) The certified addiction counselor shall register his supervisory licensed addiction
counselor or qualified mental health professional with the board.
(d) Supervisory contact between the certified addiction counselor and the supervisory
licensed addiction counselor or qualified mental health professional shall be regular and
documented, and shall be provided to the board upon request.
(3) The certified addiction counselor may not render a diagnostic impression.
(4) The scope of practice, in addition to any other applicable provision of this
Chapter, shall include making supervised referrals to appropriate professionals, providing
supervised counseling to family members, and, as appropriate, to others affected by the
individual's addictive disorder, and the utilization of KSA and core functions.
B. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules which govern certified addiction
counselors in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
C. Any person seeking to be recognized by the board as a certified addiction
counselor shall submit an application to the board on a form and in a manner as the board
shall prescribe. The initial application form shall be accompanied by an initial application
fee as provided for in this Chapter.
D. Upon investigation of the application, the board shall, not less than forty-five days
prior to any examination, notify each candidate that the application is satisfactory and
accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If an application is rejected, the notice shall state the
reason for such rejection.
E. The board shall recognize as a certified addiction counselor each candidate who:
(1) Possesses a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
The degree shall be in a human services or behavioral science discipline, or such other
discipline or disciplines as the board may deem appropriate.
(2) Is a legal resident of the United States and at least twenty-one years of age on the
date the application is received.
(3) Is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the board.
(4) Is not now and has not been a substance abuser or compulsive gambler during
the previous two years from the date the application is received.
(5) Has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere
to, a felony. However, the board may, in its discretion, waive this requirement upon review
of the individual's circumstances. Each candidate shall sign a form prescribed by the board
authorizing the board to obtain a criminal history or to conduct a criminal background check.
(6)(a) Demonstrates professional competence by passing a written examination.
(b) The board shall determine the scope and administration of the examination.
(c) The board may provide for circumstances under which a candidate who fails the
examination, but who meets all other requirements, may retake the examination.
(d) The board shall make reasonable accommodations for those candidates who
demonstrate a special need or disability.
(7) Documents the completion of ethics training as prescribed by the board.
(8) Signs a form of professional and ethical accountability and responsibility as
prescribed by the board.
(9) Documents the completion of supervised clinical hours under such conditions as
shall be determined by the board. The board may require that such supervision be conducted
by a certified clinical supervisor.
(10) Provides three letters of recommendation as prescribed by the board.
F. The board may prescribe such other qualifications and requirements for certified
addiction counselors as may be appropriate for the protection of the public or the
enhancement of professional services provided pursuant to the authority of this Chapter.