§ 1 — Definitions

Massachusetts § 1

• Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
• Part I: ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
• Title XVI: PUBLIC HEALTH
• Ch. 111J: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS

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[ Text of section effective until March 23, 2025. For text effective March 23, 2025, see below.]Section 1. As used in this section and in sections 2 to 8, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings:"Approved continuing education'', continuing education approved by the department, including research and training programs, college and university courses, in-service training programs, seminars and conferences designed to maintain and enhance the skills of alcohol and drug counselors."Approved program'', a program approved by the department for the education and training of alcohol and drug counselors."Approved work experience'', supervised work experience, approved by the department, in alcohol and drug abuse treatment, intervention and prevention."Department'', the department of public health."Licensed alcohol and drug counselor I'', a person licensed by the department to conduct an independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling and to provide supervision to other alcohol and drug counselors. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor I shall have received a master's or doctoral degree in behavioral sciences, including a supervised counseling practicum which meets the requirements established by the department or such equivalent educational credits as may be established by the department, shall have at least three years of approved work experience and shall have passed a licensing examination approved by the department."Licensed alcohol and drug counselor II'', a person licensed by the department to practice alcohol and drug counseling under clinical supervision. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor II shall have completed an approved program of education, including a supervised counseling practicum which meets the requirements established by the department or such equivalent educational credits as may be established by the department, shall have at least three years of approved work experience and shall have passed a licensing examination approved by the department.Chapter 111J: Section 1. Definitions[ Text of section as recodified by 2024, 285, Sec. 11 effective March 23, 2025. For text effective until March 23, 2025, see above.]Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:"Applicant'', an individual seeking licensure under this chapter."Approved continuing education'', continuing education approved by the department, including research and training programs, college and university courses, in-service training programs, seminars and conferences, designed to maintain and enhance the skills of licensees."Approved program'', a program approved by the department for the education and training of applicants."Approved recovery coach supervisor'', a licensed recovery coach who has completed recovery coach supervision training that has been approved by the department."Approved work experience'', supervised work experience, approved by the department, in the practice area for which an applicant seeks licensure."Department'', the department of public health."Licensee'', an individual who is licensed under this chapter."Licensed alcohol and drug counselor I'', a person licensed by the department to conduct an independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling and to provide supervision to other alcohol and drug counselors; provided, however, that a licensed alcohol and drug counselor I shall have: (i) received a master's or doctoral degree in behavioral sciences, which included a supervised counseling practicum that meets the requirements established by the department or such equivalent educational credits as may be established by the department; (ii) not less than 3 years of approved work experience; and (iii) passed a licensing examination approved by the department."Licensed alcohol and drug counselor II'', a person licensed by the department to practice alcohol and drug counseling under clinical supervision; provided, however, that a licensed alcohol and drug counselor II shall have: (i) completed an approved program of education, which included a supervised counseling practicum that meets the requirements established by the department or such equivalent educational credits as may be established by the department; (ii) not less than 3 years of approved work experience; and (iii) passed a licensing examination approved by the department."Licensed recovery coach'', a person with lived experience who is licensed by the department to practice recovery coaching using shared understanding, respect and mutual empowerment to help others become and stay engaged in the process of recovery from a substance use disorder; provided, however, that a licensed recovery coach shall: (i) have completed an approved program of education, including approved work experience that meets the requirements established by the department; (ii) demonstrate not less than 2 years of sustained recovery; and (iii) have met all education, training and experience requirements and qualifications as established by the department."Lived experience'', the experience of addiction and recovery from a substance use disorder.