Section 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 and completed 6,000 hours of supervised work experience, which may include 270 hours of alcohol and drug use education and 300 hours of supervised practical training; or
(b) Have graduated with a bachelor's degree in a clinical mental health, social work, psychology, substance use counseling, addiction studies, human services discipline, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university and completed 4,000 hours of supervised work experience, which may include 270 hours of alcohol and drug use education and 300 hours of supervised practical training.
II. Pass testing procedures of a nationally recognized credentialing entity specified by the board. Such procedures shall be based on the core functions and practice dimensions of addiction counseling.
III. Meet other criteria as established by the board.
Source. 2008, 189:1, eff. July 1, 2008.