330-C:1 Purpose. – In New Hampshire, alcohol and drug use counselors have been the primary providers of addiction services. The purpose of this chapter is to protect and benefit the public by setting standards of qualifications, education, training, and experience for those who seek to obtain a certificate as a certified recovery support worker […]
330-C:10 Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Scope of Practice. – I. The scope of practice of the MLADC is the screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders only within the context of addressing substance use disorders. The practice of alcohol and drug counseling and co-occurring disorder […]
330-C:11 Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Scope of Practice. – I. The scope of practice of the LADC is the screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of substance use disorders and the screening and referral of mental health disorders under clinical supervision as defined in this chapter. The scope does not include the […]
330-C:12 Licensed Clinical Supervisor; Scope of Practice. – I. The scope of practice of a licensed clinical supervisor is based on knowledge in the core functions and performance domains to supervise alcohol and drug counselors. This includes administrative, evaluative, clinical, and supportive oversight of the practice of alcohol and drug counselors licensed under this […]
330-C:13 Certified Recovery Support Worker; Scope of Practice. – The scope of practice of a certified recovery support worker includes: I. The provision of basic screening of persons with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders to determine whether referral for further assessment and formal diagnosis is needed and the making of appropriate referrals. […]
330-C:14 Title; Display of License or Certification. – I. Only persons licensed under this chapter may use the title "master licensed alcohol and drug counselor" and the abbreviation "MLADC," the title "licensed alcohol and drug counselor" and the abbreviation "LADC," or the title "licensed clinical supervisor" and the abbreviation "LCS," provided that the title […]
330-C:14-a Telemedicine. – Persons licensed by the board shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. " Telemedicine " means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment. Source. 2020, 27:27, eff. July 21, 2020.
330-C:15 Licensure and Certification; Applicants. – I. All applicants for licensure and certification shall: (a) Submit a completed application and pay fees established by the office of professional licensure and certification; (b) Have the ability to read and write in the English language; (c) Report any pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, plea agreements in […]
330-C:16 Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Initial License. – An applicant for initial MLADC licensure shall: I. (a) Have graduated with a minimum graduate degree of a 60-hour masters degree or advanced standing masters degree in clinical mental health, clinical psychology, substance use treatment, social work, or human services or equivalent, with clinical […]
330-C:17 Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Initial License. – An applicant for initial LADC licensure shall: I. (a) Have graduated with an associate’s degree in substance use counseling, addiction studies, or equivalent program, obtained 300 hours of alcohol and drug use education within the degree-granting program or separately, completed 6,000 hours of supervised work […]
330-C:18 Licensed Clinical Supervisor; Initial License. – An applicant for initial LCS licensure shall: I. Hold a current license as a MLADC or LADC; II. Have 10,000 hours of experience as an alcohol and drug counselor; III. Have 4,000 hours of experience as a clinical supervisor supervising professionals providing alcohol and drug counseling, which […]
330-C:19 Certified Recovery Support Worker; Initial Certification. – An applicant for initial certification as a CRSW shall: I. Submit a completed application and fees established by the board; II. Have the ability to read and write in the English language; III. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; IV. Have completed training requirements […]
330-C:2 Definitions. – I. " Advertise " means, but is not limited to, the attempt by a visual, oral, or written publication, dissemination, solicitation, or circulation to induce any person to do business with a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor. II. " Alcohol and drug use […]
330-C:20 Criminal Record Checks. – I. Every applicant for initial licensure or certification or reinstatement shall submit to the board a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the board. II. The […]
330-C:21 Applicants From Other States. – I. The board may license or issue a certification to any applicant who is licensed or certified in any other state, provided the other state’s requirements are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this state. I-a. An applicant whose state licensure meets the requirements in […]
330-C:22 Renewals. – I. Licenses and certifications shall be renewed every 24 months after initial licensure or certification upon payment of a fee and presentation of satisfactory proof of completion of continuing education requirements pursuant to RSA 330-C:24. II. Licensees and certification holders shall have a grace period of 30 days after expiration in […]
330-C:23 Reinstatement. – I. An individual whose license or certification has lapsed by failure to renew under RSA 330-C:22 by the end of the 30-day grace period, may apply for reinstatement by meeting all requirements for renewal, or satisfying the following conditions: (a) An individual who applies for reinstatement who does not meet the […]
330-C:24 Continuing Education. – I. As a prerequisite to renewal of licensure or certification, a licensee or certificate holder shall present satisfactory evidence to the board of having met the continuing education requirements of this chapter. II. The continuing education requirements for renewal shall be: (a) For master licensed alcohol and drug counselors and […]
330-C:25 Duty to Warn of Violent Acts of Client; Civil Liability. – I. Any person licensed or certified under this chapter has a duty to warn of, or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from, a client’s violent behavior when the client has communicated to such person a serious threat of physical violence […]
330-C:26 Privileged Communications Between Licensees and Certificate Holders and Their Clients. – A person licensed or certified under this chapter or an employee of such person, shall not disclose any confidential information that the licensee, certificate holder, or employee may have acquired while performing substance use counseling services for a patient unless in accordance […]
