148F.001 SCOPE. This chapter applies to all applicants and licensees, all persons who use the title alcohol and drug counselor, and all persons in or out of this state who provide alcohol and drug counseling services to clients who reside in this state unless there are specific applicable exemptions provided by law. History: 2012 c […]
148F.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes of this chapter, the terms in this section have the meanings given. Subd. 2. Abuse. “Abuse” means a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by one or more of the following occurring at any time during the same 12-month period: […]
148F.015 DUTIES OF THE BOARD. The board shall: (1) adopt and enforce rules for licensure and regulation of alcohol and drug counselors and temporary permit holders, including a standard disciplinary process and rules of professional conduct; (2) issue licenses and temporary permits to qualified individuals under sections 148F.001 to 148F.205; (3) carry out disciplinary actions […]
148F.02 DUTY TO MAINTAIN CURRENT INFORMATION. All individuals licensed as alcohol and drug counselors, all individuals with temporary permits, and all applicants for licensure must notify the board within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following: (1) a change of name, address, place of employment, and home or business telephone number; and […]
148F.025 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE. Subdivision 1. Form; fee. Individuals seeking licensure as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall fully complete and submit a notarized written application on forms provided by the board together with the appropriate fee in the amount set under section 148F.115. No portion of the fee is refundable. Subd. 2. Education […]
148F.03 RECIPROCITY. Subdivision 1. Persons licensed or credentialed in another jurisdiction for less than five years. (a) An individual who holds a current license or national certification as an alcohol and drug counselor from another jurisdiction must file with the board a completed application for licensure by reciprocity containing the information required in this section. […]
148F.035 TEMPORARY PERMIT. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice alcohol and drug counseling to an individual prior to being licensed under this chapter if the person: (1) received an associate degree, or an equivalent number of credit hours, completed 880 clock hours of supervised alcohol and drug counseling practicum, and 18 […]
148F.04 SUPERVISED POSTDEGREE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Subdivision 1. Supervision. For the purposes of this section, “supervision” means documented interactive consultation, which, subject to the limitations of subdivision 4, paragraph (b), may be conducted in person, by telephone, or by audio or audiovisual electronic device by a supervisor with a supervisee. The supervision must be adequate to […]
148F.045 ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR TECHNICIAN. An alcohol and drug counselor technician may perform the screening, intake, and orientation services described in section 148F.01, subdivision 10, clauses (1), (2), and (3), while under the direct supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. History: 2012 c 197 art 2 s 10
148F.05 LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Biennial renewal. A license must be renewed every two years. Subd. 2. License renewal notice. At least 60 calendar days before the renewal deadline date, the board shall mail a renewal notice to the licensee’s last known address on file with the board. The notice must include instructions for […]
148F.055 EXPIRED LICENSE. Subdivision 1. Expiration of license. A licensee who fails to submit an application for license renewal, or whose application for license renewal is not postmarked or received by the board as required, is not authorized to practice after the expiration date and is subject to disciplinary action by the board for any […]
148F.06 VOLUNTARY TERMINATION. A license may be voluntarily terminated by the licensee at any time upon written notification to the board, unless a complaint is pending against the licensee. The notification must be received by the board prior to termination of the license for failure to renew. A former licensee may be licensed again only […]
148F.065 RELICENSURE FOLLOWING TERMINATION. Subdivision 1. Relicensure. For a period of two years, a former licensee whose license has been voluntarily terminated or terminated for nonrenewal as provided in section 148F.055, subdivision 2, may be relicensed by completing an application for relicensure, paying the applicable fee, and verifying that the former licensee has not engaged […]
148F.07 INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS. Subdivision 1. Request for inactive status. Unless a complaint is pending against the licensee, a licensee whose license is in good standing may request, in writing, that the license be placed on the inactive list. If a complaint is pending against a licensee, a license may not be placed on the […]
148F.075 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Purpose. (a) The purpose of mandatory continuing education is to promote the professional development of alcohol and drug counselors so that the services they provide promote the health and well-being of clients who receive services. (b) Continued professional growth and maintaining competence in providing alcohol and drug counseling services […]
148F.08 SPONSOR’S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL. Subdivision 1. Content. Individuals, organizations, associations, corporations, educational institutions, or groups intending to offer continuing education activities for approval must submit to the board the sponsor application fee and a completed application for approval on a form provided by the board. The sponsor must comply with the following to receive […]
148F.085 NONTRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES. An alcohol and drug counselor license is not transferable. History: 2012 c 197 art 2 s 18
148F.09 DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE. Subdivision 1. Grounds. The board may impose disciplinary action as described in subdivision 2 against an applicant or licensee whom the board, by a preponderance of the evidence, determines: (1) has violated a statute, rule, or order that the board issued or is empowered to enforce; (2) has […]
148F.095 ADDITIONAL REMEDIES. Subdivision 1. Cease and desist. (a) The board may issue a cease and desist order to stop a person from violating or threatening to violate a statute, rule, or order which the board has issued or has authority to enforce. The cease and desist order must state the reason for its issuance […]
148F.10 COOPERATION. An alcohol and drug counselor who is the subject of an investigation, or who is questioned in connection with an investigation, by or on behalf of the board, shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully to any question raised by or on behalf of the board relating to the subject […]
