Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 3041. Definitions

(1) “Chemical dependency professional” is a person who uses addiction counseling methods to assist an individual or group to develop an understanding of alcohol and drug dependency problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities and needs as affected by addiction problems.

(2) “Counseling experience” is a formal, systematic process that focuses on skill development and integration of knowledge related to addiction counseling and reflects the accumulation of hours spent providing substance abuse counseling services while under the supervision of an approved clinical supervisor.

(3) “Licensed chemical dependency professional” is a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to this chapter.

(4) “Professional counseling experience” is the accumulation of hours spent providing chemical dependency counseling services in a substance abuse counseling setting, including face to face interaction with clients and other services directly related to the treatment of clients.

(5) “Supervised counseling experience” is the overseeing of a supervisee's application of chemical dependency counseling principles, methods or procedures to assist clients in achieving more effective personal and social adjustment.

(6) “Uncompensated addictions services” are services offered to chemical dependent individuals free of charge.