Section 2. The department shall establish the requirements for the licensing of alcohol and drug counselors practicing in the commonwealth, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise licensing examinations, collect fees established for licensing and examination, grant and issue licenses to alcohol and drug counselors who satisfy the department’s requirements for licensing, require and establish continuing […]
Section 3. Each applicant for a license shall furnish the department with proof of satisfactory completion of the educational, training and experience requirements for licensure, including completion of an approved program and approved work experience and proof of having passed such licensing examination as approved or administered by the department. A person serving as a […]
Section 4. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter or by regulation, a person who is not licensed or is otherwise exempt from licensing, shall not hold himself out as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and shall not use the title, initials or description of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or practice […]
Section 5. The following individuals shall be exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter: (a) an educational psychologist, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physician, physician assistant, practical nurse, psychologist, registered nurse, rehabilitation counselor and social worker; (b) an employee or other agent of a recognized academic institution or […]
Section 6. The department shall establish procedures for consumers to file written complaints regarding an alcohol and drug counselor who is subject to requirements for licensure. The department shall investigate all complaints relating to the proper practice of an alcohol and drug counselor holding a license and all complaints relating to any violation of this […]
Section 7. Examinations for licensed alcohol and drug counselors shall be conducted at least twice a year at times and places designated by the department. Examinations shall be written; provided, however, that portions thereof may be conducted orally. A person who has failed an examination may be admitted to the next subsequent examination. The department […]
Section 8. The department may issue a license without examination to an applicant whose qualifications meet the requirements for licensure established by the department if such applicant is licensed or certified in alcohol and drug counseling or a comparable field in another state wherein the requirements for licensure are deemed by the department to be […]
