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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing |
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R156-60d. Substance Use Disorder Counselor Act Rule |
| R156-60d-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Education Requirements |
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(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-60-506(2)(a)(iii) and (5)(a)(iii), two prerequisite courses shall be completed at an accredited institution and shall cover the following subjects: (a) human development across the lifespan; and (b) general psychology. (2) In accordance with Subsection 58-60-506(5)(a)(ii), completion of the equivalent of an associate's degree includes not less than 90 quarter or 60 semester credit hours of course work from accredited institutions of higher education that have accreditation recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation of the American Council on Education (CHEA). |
| R156-60d-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Experience Requirements |
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(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-60-506(2)(c), the 4,000 hours of supervised experience in substance use disorder treatment required to qualify an applicant for the advanced substance use disorder counselor license shall be: (a) supervised experience providing substance use disorder counseling services as defined in Subsection 58-60-502(9); (b) supervised at a ratio of one hour of face to face direct supervision for every 40 hours of substance use disorder counseling supervision provided by a supervisor meeting qualifications established in Section 58-60-508; and (c) completed only under the direct supervision of an advanced substance use disorder counselor or mental health therapist unless otherwise approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board. (2) In accordance with Subsection 58-60-506(5)(c), the 2,000 hours of supervised experience in substance use disorder treatment required to qualify an applicant for the substance use disorder counselor license shall be: (a) supervised experience providing substance use disorder counseling services as defined in Subsection 58-60-502(10); (b) supervised at a ratio of one hour of face to face direct supervision for every 40 hours of substance use disorder counseling supervision provided by a supervisor meeting qualifications established in Section 58-60-508; and (c) completed only when under the direct supervision of a substance use disorder counselor or mental health therapist unless otherwise approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board. |
| R156-60d-302c. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements |
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In accordance with Subsections 58-60-506(1)(e) and 58-60-115(5)(b), the examination required is: (1) for licensure as a certified advanced substance use disorder counselor and an advanced substance use disorder counselor: (a) the written NAADAC National Certification Exam Level II or MAC with a minimum criterion score set by NAADAC; or (b) the written ICRC Advanced Alcohol and Drug (AADC) Examination with a minimum criterion score as set by ICRC; and (2) for licensure as a certified substance use disorder counselor or substance use disorder counselor: (a) the written NAADAC National Certification Exam Levels I, II or MAC with a minimum criterion score set by NAADAC; or (b) the written ICRC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) or Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination with a minimum criterion score as set by ICRC. |
| R156-60d-101. Title |
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This rule is known as the "Substance Use Disorder Counselor Act Rule." |
| R156-60d-102. Definitions |
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In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 60, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 60 or this rule: (1) "Accredited institution of higher education that meet division standards", as used in Subsections 58-60-506(2)(a)(i) and (5)(a)(i), means an educational institution that has accreditation that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation of the American Council on Education (CHEA). (2) "ASAM" means the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria. (3) "DSM-IV or 5" means the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association. (4) "General supervision" means that the supervisor provides consultation with the supervisee by personal face to face contact, or direct voice contact by telephone or some other means within a reasonable time consistent with the acts and practices in which the supervisee is engaged. (5) "ICRC" means the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium. (6) "Initial assessment" means the procedure of gathering psycho-social information, which may include the application of the Addiction Severity Index, in order to recommend a level of treatment and to assist the mental health therapist supervisor in the information collection process and may include a referral to an appropriate treatment program. (7) "NAADAC" means the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. (8) "Prerequisite courses, as used in Subsection 58-60-506(2)(a)(iii) and (5)(a)(iii) means courses completed before qualifying for licensure. (9) "SASSI" means Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory. (10) "Screening", as used in Subsection 58-60-502(9)(b) and (10)(b), means a brief interview conducted in person or by telephone to determine if there is a potential substance abuse problem. If a potential problem is identified, the screening may include a referral for an initial assessment or a substance use disorder evaluation. The screening may also include a preliminary ASAM level recommendation in order to expedite the subsequent assessment and evaluation process. Screening instruments such as the SASSI may be included in the screening process. (11) "Substance use disorder evaluation" means the process used to interpret information gathered from an initial assessment, other instruments as needed, and a face to face interview by a licensed mental health therapist in order to determine if an individual meets the DSM-IV or 5 criteria for substance abuse or dependence and is in need of treatment. If the need for treatment is determined, the substance use disorder evaluation process includes the determination of a DSM-IV or 5 diagnosis and the determination of an individualized treatment plan. (12) "Substance use disorder education program", as used in Subsection 58-60-506(2)(b) and (5)(b), means college or university coursework at an accredited institution. (13) "Unprofessional conduct," as defined in Title 58 Chapters 1 and 60, is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), in Section R156-60d-502. |
| R156-60d-103. Authority - Purpose |
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This rule is adopted by the Division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the Division to administer Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 5. |
| R156-60d-104. Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1 |
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The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1-107. |
| R156-60d-303. Renewal Cycle - Procedures |
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(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 5 is established by rule in Subsection R156-1-308a(1). (2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308c. |
| R156-60d-304. Continuing Education |
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(1) In accordance with Section 58-60-105, there is created a continuing education requirement as a condition for renewal or reinstatement of a licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor, certified advanced substance use disorder counselor, licensed substance use disorder counselor, or a certified substance use disorder counselor issued under Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 5. (2) Continuing education shall consist of 40 hours of education directly related to the licensee's professional practice. A licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor and licensed substance use disorder counselor shall complete the requirement during each two year license renewal cycle. A certified advanced substance use disorder counselor and a certified substance use disorder counselor shall complete the requirement during each two year period following the date of initial licensure. At least six of the 40 required hours must be in the area of professional ethics and responsibilities. (3) The required number of hours of continuing education for a licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor or a licensed substance use disorder counselor who first becomes licensed during the two year renewal cycle shall be decreased in a pro rata amount equal to any part of that two year renewal cycle preceding the date on which that individual first became licensed. (4) The standards for continuing education shall include: (a) a clear statement of purpose and defined objective for the educational program directly related to the practice of a substance use disorder counselor; (b) documented relevance to the licensee's professional practice; (c) a competent, well-organized, and sequential presentation consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the program; (d) preparation and presentation by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience; and (e) a competent method of registration of individuals who actually completed the continuing education program and records of that registration completion available for review. (5) Credit for continuing education shall be recognized in accordance with the following: (a) unlimited hours shall be recognized for continuing education completed in blocks of time of not less than 50 minutes in formally established classroom courses, seminars, conferences, workshops, institutes, or in services; (b) a maximum of ten hours per two year period may be recognized for teaching in a college or university, or teaching continuing education courses in the field of substance use disorder counseling; and (c) a maximum of 15 hours per two year period may be recognized for distance learning, clinical readings or internet-based courses directly related to practice as a substance use disorder counselor. (6) A licensee shall be responsible for maintaining competent records of completed continuing education for a period of four years after close of the two year period to which the records pertain. It is the responsibility of the licensee to maintain such information with respect to continuing education to demonstrate it meets the requirements under this section. (7) A licensee who documents he is engaged in full time activities or is subjected to circumstances which prevent that licensee from meeting the continuing education requirements established under this section may be excused from the requirement for a period of up to five years. However, it is the responsibility of the licensee to document the reasons and justify why the requirement could not be met. |
| R156-60d-307. License Reinstatement - Requirements |
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In accordance with Section R156-1-308g, an applicant for reinstatement of a license after two years following expiration of that license shall demonstrate competency by: (1) meeting with the Board upon request for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's current ability to engage safely and competently in practice as a substance use disorder counselor and to make a determination of any additional education, experience or examination requirements which will be required before reinstatement; (2) passing the examination required in Section R156-60d-302c if it is determined necessary by the Board to demonstrate the applicant's ability to engage safely and competently in practice as a substance use disorder counselor; and (3) completing at least 40 hours of continuing education in subjects determined by the Board as necessary to ensure the applicant's ability to engage safely and competently in practice as a substance use disorder counselor. |
| R156-60d-502. Unprofessional Conduct |
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"Unprofessional conduct" includes: (1) violation of any provision of the NAADAC Code of Ethics: Teaching Tool, January 2011 edition, which is hereby incorporated by reference; (2) acting as a supervisor without ensuring that the supervisee holds the requisite license; (3) exercising undue influence over the clinical judgment of a supervisor over whom the licensee has administrative control; (4) if licensed as a licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor or a licensed substance use disorder counselor, accepting the duties as a supervisor of a certified advanced substance use disorder counselor, certified advanced substance use disorder counselor intern, certified substance use disorder counselor, or a certified substance use disorder counselor intern who has any supervisory control over the licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor or licensed substance use disorder counselor; and (5) directing one's mental health therapist supervisor to engage in a practice that would violate any statute, rule, or generally accepted professional or ethical standard of the supervisor's profession. |