Section R4-6-705. Supervised Work Experience for Substance Abuse Counselor Licensure

A.      An applicant for associate substance abuse counselor licensure who has a bachelor’s degree and is required under R4-6- 702(A) to participate in a supervised work experience shall complete at least 3200 hours of supervised work experience in substance abuse counseling in no less than 24 months. The applicant shall ensure that the supervised work experience relates to substance use disorder and addiction and meets the following standards:

1.        At least 1600 hours of direct client contact involving the use of psychotherapy related to substance use disorder and addiction issues,

2.        No more than 400 hours of direct client contact in psy- choeducation,

3.        For the purpose of licensure, no more than 1600 hours of indirect client contact related to psychotherapy services,

4.        At least 100 hours of clinical supervision as prescribed under R4-6-212 and R4-6-706, and

5.        At least one hour of clinical supervision in any month in which the applicant provides direct client contact.

B.       An applicant for independent substance abuse counselor licen- sure shall demonstrate completion of at least 3200 hours of supervised work experience in substance abuse counseling in no less than 24 months. The applicant shall ensure that the supervised work experience meets the standards specified in subsection (A).

C.      An applicant for substance abuse technician qualifying under R4-6-701(C) shall complete at least 6400 hours of supervised work experience in no less than 48 months. The applicant shall ensure that the supervised work experience includes:

1.        At least 3200 hours of direct client contact;

2.        Using psychotherapy to assess, diagnose, and treat indi- viduals, couples, families, and groups for issues relating to substance use disorder and addiction; and

3.        At least 200 hours of clinical supervision as prescribed under R4-6-212 and R4-6-706.

D.      An applicant may submit more than the required number of hours of supervised work experience for consideration by the Board.

E.       During the period of required supervised work experience, an applicant for substance abuse licensure shall practice behav- ioral health under the limitations specified in R4-6-210.

F.       There is no supervised work experience requirement for an applicant for licensure as:

1.        A substance abuse technician qualifying under R4-6- 701(A), or

2.        An associate substance abuse counselor qualifying under R4-6-702(A) with a master’s or higher degree.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2700, effective July 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by

exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2713, effective June 27, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Amended by final exempt rulemaking pursuant to Laws 2015, Chapter 154, § 10, at 21 A.A.R.

2630, effective November 1, 2015 (Supp. 15-4).