§ 58-60-508 — Substance use disorder counselor supervisor's qualifications -- Functions.

(1) A mental health therapist supervisor of a substance use disorder counselor shall:

(1)(a) be qualified by education or experience to treat substance use disorders;
(1)(b) be currently working in the substance use disorder treatment field;
(1)(c) review substance use disorder counselor assessment procedures and recommendations;
(1)(d) provide substance use disorder diagnosis and other mental health diagnoses in accordance with Subsection 58-60-102(7);
(1)(e) supervise the development of a treatment plan;
(1)(f) approve the treatment plan; and
(1)(g) provide direct supervision for not more than six persons, unless granted an exception in writing from the board and the division.
(2) A licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor may act as the supervisor of a certified substance use disorder counselor, certified substance use disorder counselor intern, certified advanced substance use disorder counselor, or certified advanced substance use disorder counselor intern if the licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor:
(2)(a) has at least two years of experience as a licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor;
(2)(b) is currently working in the substance use disorder field; and
(2)(c) provides direct supervision for no more than six individuals, unless granted an exception in writing from the board and the division.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 393, 2019 General Session