§ 3231. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Alcohol and drug abuse counselor” means a person who engages in the practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling for compensation. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (3) “Office” means the Office of Professional Regulation. (4) [Repealed.] (5) “Practice of alcohol […]
§ 3232. Prohibition; penalties (a) A person shall not perform either of the following acts: (1) practice or attempt to practice alcohol and drug abuse counseling without a valid license issued in accordance with this chapter, except as otherwise provided in section 3233 of this chapter; or (2) use in connection with the person’s name […]
§ 3233. Exemptions The provisions of subdivision 3232(a)(1) of this chapter, relating to the practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling, shall not apply to: (1) the activities and services of a rabbi, priest, minister, Christian Science practitioner, or clergy of any religious denomination or sect when engaging in activities that are within the scope […]
§ 3234. Coordination of practice acts Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a person may practice psychotherapy when acting within the scope of a license or certification granted under this chapter, provided he or she does not hold himself or herself out as a practitioner of a profession for which he or she […]
§ 3235. Director; duties (a) In addition to the authority granted under 3 V.S.A. chapter 5, the Director shall: (1) provide general information to applicants for licensure or certification under this chapter; (2) administer fees collected under this chapter; (3) refer complaints and disciplinary matters to an administrative law officer established under 3 V.S.A. § […]
§ 3235a. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint three individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as advisors in matters relating to alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Advisors shall be appointed as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129b. Two of the initial appointments may be for less than a full term. […]
§ 3236. Licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor eligibility (a) To be eligible for licensure as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, an applicant shall: (1) have received a master’s degree or doctorate in a human services field from an accredited educational institution, including a degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or an allied mental […]
§ 3236a. Certification of apprentice addiction professionals and alcohol and drug abuse counselors (a) The Director may certify an individual who has met requirements set by the Director by rule as: (1) an apprentice addiction professional; or (2) an alcohol and drug abuse counselor. (b) The Director may seek cooperation with the International Certification and […]
§ 3236b. Licensure or certification by endorsement The Director may issue a license or certification to an individual under this chapter if the individual holds a license or certification from a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction that the Director finds has requirements for licensure or certification that are substantially equivalent to those required under this chapter. […]
§ 3238. Biennial renewals (a) Licenses and certifications shall be renewed every two years on a schedule set by the Office upon: (1) payment of the required fee; and (2) documentation that the applicant has completed at least 40 hours of continuing education, approved by the Director. (b) [Repealed.] (c) Any application for reinstatement of […]
§ 3239. Unprofessional conduct The following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, by a person authorized to provide alcohol and drug abuse services under this chapter or an applicant for licensure or certification, constitutes unprofessional conduct: (1) violation of any provision of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter; […]
§ 3241. Fees In addition to the fees otherwise authorized by law, the Director may charge the fees for professions regulated by the Director as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125. (Added 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 129, eff. May 20, 2014; amended 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. Sept. 1, […]
§ 3242. Medicaid participating providers (a) The Department of Vermont Health Access shall grant authorization to a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor acting within the scope of his or her practice to participate as a Medicaid provider to deliver clinical and case coordination services to Medicaid beneficiaries consistent with federal law, regardless of whether […]
